A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "The Pioneer Comes Through" given on the House floor on January 28, 1980. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin described Amtrak's helpful role in keeping the Amtrak Pioneer passenger train open and thus a lifeline open for Oregonians during the January 1980 snowstorms that affected Oregon and Washington. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Trade Speech," given sometime in early 1980. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed U.S. international trade policies, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, SALT II, the Moscow Olympics, east-west trade relations, and trading with the People's Republic of China, among other trade issues. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given at Chamber Awards Banquets on three occasions in late January 1980 in Redmond, Roseburg, and Astoria. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed multiple political issues, including the U.S. economy and inflation, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the Iran hostage crisis, and the Chrysler bailout of 1979. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "SALT II: Toward a Balance of Terror" given on December 15, 1979, seven months after President Carter sent the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT II) to the Senate for ratification. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin adovcated for SALT II and expressed concern regarding the stalling of the treaty in Congress. SALT II was a treaty signed by President Jimmy Carter and the Soviet Union's leader Leonid Brezhnev. The agreement, which never went into effect, addressed issues of the SALT I treaty of 1972 and attempted to slow down the nuclear arms race. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin before the Senate Subcommittee on Housing of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs regarding Energy Conservation Block Grants. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for Energy Conservation Block Grants legislation in response to the energy crisis of the 1970s, and described the success of a similar program in Portland, Oregon. He explained how "The bill would expand HUD's existing authority to provide community development block grants to local governments. ... [and] communities will have an immediate incentive to become involved in extensive energy conservation plans and programs." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "No Bailout for Chrysler" regarding the Chrysler Loan Guarantee Act. In his speech, U.S. Congressman AuCoin expressed his opposition to the Chrysler Loan Guarantee Act, which would have given the automobile manufacturer over a billion dollars in federal government loans in order to avoid collapse. Congressman AuCoin called the company a "bad risk," and stated that "it would undermine the structure of our economy and assure that it will never be the same again." The bill was eventually passed. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocating for increased U.S. technological innovation. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin also invited his colleagues to a special order floor colloquy on innovation, where the topics of tax policy, foreign trade, patent procedures, government research, and the Carter administration's innovation initiative were to be discussed, among other subjects. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A Congressional Record Insert statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Future Mass Transit Alternatives." In his statement, U.S. Congressman AuCoin advocated for the development of future alternatives to mass transit in response to the restriction of petroleum supplies. As part of his Congressional Record Insert, Congressman AuCoin attached a Nation's Business article titled "Transportation 2000: How America Will Move Its People and Products" by John H. Jennrich. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A short statement on gleaning by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the Congressional Record Extension of Remarks given on November 14, 1979. In his short statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for gleaning and gave context to a Washington Post article that he inserted in the Congressional Record Extension of Remarks. The article that Congressman AuCoin referred to in his statement is not attached to this document. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A Congressional Record statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Evacuation Plans for Nuclear Plant Inadequate" given on November 14, 1979. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for required and tested emergency evacuation plans in order for nuclear plants to be licensed. Congressman AuCoin also included an article at the end of his statement to be added to the Congressional Record. The attached article was published in the Oregon Jounal on October 31, 1979 and is titled "Mock evacuation at Trojan was far from perfect." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A special order congressional speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "SALT II: An Economic Battleground," given on November 14, 1979. In his speech, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin expressed his support for SALT II. SALT II was a treaty signed by President Jimmy Carter and the Soviet Union's leader Leonid Brezhnev. The agreement, which never went into effect, addressed issues of the SALT I treaty of 1972 and attempted to slow down the nuclear arms race. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A short statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "One View of Trucking Deregulation" and an attached article for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record on November 14, 1979. In his short statement, Congressman AuCoin gave context to the article on the deregulation of the trucking industry that he inserted into the Congressional Record. The attached article is "Academic Views on Deregulation" by Roy J. Sampson. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin to a congressional colleague regarding his proposed legislation, H.R. 5640 and H.R. 5641, and Portland's Energy Conservation Plan. Congressman AuCoin explained how H.R. 5640 would aim to encourage cities to formulate energy conservation goals in the manner Portland did with their Energy Conservation Plan. He also explained how H.R. 5641 was "aimed at stimulating the commitment of local private and public funds to alternative energy systems." At the end of his letter, Congressman AuCoin attached an article by Philip Hager for the Los Angeles Times describing Portland's Energy Conservation Plan. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman advocating for his bill, H.R. 4503, before the Sucommittee on Select Revenue Measures of the Committee on Ways and Means on November 9, 1979. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin explained how H.R. 4503 "provides that certain indebtedness incurred before 1965 will not be treated as aquisition indebtedness for purposes of applying section 514 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to certain sales during 1976." Congressman AuCoin stated how the legislation would help an issue the Tillamook, Oregon YMCA was facing. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a statement titled "Support Reorganization of Government Trade Functions" for the Congressional Record, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin encouraged his colleagues to support President Carter's proposal to reorganize the federal government's trade functions. Congressman AuCoin argued that the president's proposal could help improve the U.S. trade deficit. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given at the Forest Grove United Church in Forest Grove, Oregon on November 4, 1979. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discusses the issue of world hunger, specifically stating the examples of mass starvation in Cambodia and Vietnam. His speech drew from "the books of Exodus, Ezekiel and Matthew, a study called Goals for Mankind published by the Club of Rome, and congressional studies." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding a 1979 U.S.-China trade agreement, delivered before the Subcommittee on Trade of the Committee on Ways and Means on November 1, 1979. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin expressed support for the trade agreement, which signaled "the end of a 30-year trade hiatus with the People's Republic of China." Congressman AuCoin stated how the agreement would help improve the U.S. trade deficit and create stability for Pacific Rim trade, among other benefits, while recognizing that the agreement had some less tangible goals. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a statement titled "Object Lesson on Trade Disincentives" for the Congressional Record, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin expressed that the United States struggled to create an aggressive export policy due to obstacles to trade. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin attaches a four-page list of trade disincentives created by W.L. Wearly, the Chariman of Ingersoll-Rand Company in Woodcliff, New Jersey. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Cambodian Relief is Imperative" given on the U.S. House floor on October 24, 1979. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin called for quick and decisive U.S. relief to be sent to the people in Cambodia, who were suffering from famine, disease, and what is now known as the Cambodian genocide under the rule of the Communist Party of Kampuchea. Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 5443, which would have had Congress appropriate $30 million in aid. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Congressional testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding a U.S.-China trade agreement. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin expressed support for the trade agreement which was sent to President Carter by Congress, as Congressman AuCoin explained how the treaty signaled "the end of a 30-year trade hiatus with the People's Republic of China." He did critique some aspects of the bill in his testimony, such as its potential effectiveness. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the oversight hearings of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA or EAHCA) of 1975. EHA required public schools to provide children with disabilities equal access to education. In his testimony, Congressman Les AuCoin shared the positive impact of the law on Lincoln County School District in his congressional district, explaining how "The foremost achievement is 100 per cent mainstreaming of handicapped children." Congressman AuCoin encouraged Congress to continue to assist the funding of the law's services. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding H.R. 3046, delivered before the Trade Subcommittee of the Committee on Ways and Means. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the bill, officially titled "A bill to suspend the duty on freight cars until the close of June 30, 1981," which dealt with tarriff schedules in the railcar industry. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin upon the introduction of the Maritime Education and Training Act of 1979. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the legislation, explaining how it dealt "comprehensively with the federal role in educating and training merchant marine officers." The bill eventually became law. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a letter to a congressional colleague signed by multiple representatives, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for the Livable Cities Program amendment to the FY 1980 HUD-Independent Agencies Appropriations Bill (H.R. 4389). Congressman AuCoin explained how "The Livable Cities Program would provide small sums of money to individuals and neighborhood groups to generate cultural, historic, and artistic activities." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
