In a letter to a congressional colleague, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for his two proposed amendments to the Solar Bank bill. The first of his proposed amendments aimed to ensure that "the Solar Bank could be funded from general revenues in the event that the Energy Security Trust Fund has not been enacted by Congress." The second of Congressman AuCoin's proposed amendments was designed to "conform the authorization levels for the Solar Bank to those in the bill recently approved by the Senate." The Solar Bank bill, also known as the Solar Energy Bank Act, aimed to incentivize solar energy by providing long-term, low-interest loans to add such equipment to residential and commercial buildings. 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 "Shatter the Silence, Vigil 1979" given on behalf of Solomon Alber and added to the Congressional Record. Solomon Alber and his family were among thousands of "refuseniks," or Soviet Jews of the era who were denied visas to emigrate by the Soviet government. Congressman AuCoin advocated for the Alber family, describing their plight of being outcasted in their career and social communities in the Soviet Union after they were denied emigration visas. 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 titled "Space" by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin that was given on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives just after the 10 year anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin celebrated the scientific accomplishments of the Apollo program, in spite of its controversially high financial costs, expressing how "Just as with all scientific endeavors the financial cost may seem out of proportion to our immediate gains, but those gains will come about." 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 titled "World Hunger" by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin that was given on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the addition of U.S. food policy to address world hunger, including the International Development Cooperation Act (H.R. 3324). He stated his hope for world hunger to be wiped out by 1990 through "the right programs and the right vision." 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 requesting opposition to Representative Dougherty's proposed amendment to H.R. 4040, the Department of Defense Authorization Bill. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin explained how Doughtery's amendment called for the mandatory reporting to Congress of any steps taken to preserve the life of a fetus for all abortions that took place in hospitals under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense. Congressman AuCoin stated how "This amendment's effect, pure and simple, is harassment of the Secretary of Defense, of military medical personnel, and of the women who use military medical facilities." 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, given before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 30, 1979. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 3508, the Northwest Regional Power Bill, also known as the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act, and explained how the bill solved issues of "power allocation, supply, cost, conservation, and long-range planning" in the Pacific Northwest. Congressman AuCoin also expressed his concerns with the bill regarding the construction of nuclear power plants. An amended version of the bill eventually became law in 1980. The version of this document held by the Pacific University Archives is a photocopy, with a moderate photocopying error on the last page, page five. 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 at the meeting of the nonprofit organization Fishermen's Wives on July 27, 1979. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin expressed his disappointment in then recent court rulings that affected the Pacific fishing industry, and expressed some concerns with rulings that created some unforeseen issues for the Fisheries Conservation and Management Act. He asked for the views of the members of the Fishermen's Wives organization. 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 on the defeat of a proposed constitutional amendment in the House of Representatives to ban busing. Congressman AuCoin called the defeat of the proposed constitutional amendment a "victory for those who seek a just and more equal society." Busing, also called desegration busing or race-integration busing, was the practice of busing students to public schools outside of or within their school district in order to encourage racial integration. 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 "Oregonians Demonstrate Americanism" and given on the U.S. House floor. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin expressed his support for the welcoming of "Indochinese refugees", noting Oregon's high per capita concentrations of refugees from countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and China. He applauded Oregon Governor Bob Straub's efforts in supporting the refugees, as well as the Oregonians to Save the Boat People organization for sponsoring the refugees. 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 at the hearings of H.R. 1908, given to the Subcommittee on International Trade, Investment, and Monetary Policy on July 23, 1979. H.R. 1908 was sponsored by Congressman AuCoin, and was officially titled "A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 with respect to credit to Communist countries, and for other purposes." The bill would have additionally amended the Trade Act of 1974. 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 regarding the discussion of a replacement Veterans Administration hopsital on Marquam Hill in Portland, Oregon, and the potential addition of an environmental impact statement for it. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin explained how an environmental impact statement would remove "any lingering doubts or obstacles for support of the VA's decision to build the replacement hospital at Marquam Hill." 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 set of remarks from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin in response to President Jimmy Carter's speeches on energy and to NACo officials in July 1979. President Carter's speech on energy was held on July 15, 1979, and Congressman AuCoin expresssed his support in his remarks, stating how Carter was attempting to bring "the nation's energy crisis into focus and to get a grasp on the problem." The president's speech to NACo officials was also in regards to the energy crisis, and was held on July 16, 1979. In his remarks, Congressman AuCoin generally supported Carter's ideas regarding a cost of energy plan, synfuels (synthetic fuels), the solar bank and development of alternative energy resources, rationing, and an energy mobilization board. 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 given on the U.S. House floor by Congressman Les AuCoin. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT II). SALT II was a treaty signed by President Jimmy Carter and the Soviet Union's 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).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin before the Senate Subcommittee on International Finance advocating for S.339 and the House of Representatives equivalent which he sponsored, H.R.1835. The bills were both titled "A bill to amend the Export-Import Act of 1945 with respect to credit to communist countries, and for other purposes." Neither bill came to a vote in Congress. 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 advocating for Amtrak, formally known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. He described Amtrak as one of mass transportation's "pleasant alternatives" in the wake of the gasoline crisis of the 1970s. As part of his testimony, Congressman AuCoin shared an article from the Bend, Oregon newspaper, The Bulletin. The Bulletin article, titled "More Drivers Now Opting for Train Trips" was written by staff writer Ila Grant Hopper. 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 speech on the U.S. House floor, Congressman Les AuCoin expressed disappointment in the U.S. Supreme Court's 1979 ruling regarding public trials, Gannett Company, Inc. v. DePasquale. The Court ruled 5-4 that members of the public, including the press, were not guaranteed the right to attend criminal trials by the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. However, the Court ruled that the Sixth Amendment did guarantee that defendants had the right to a public trial. 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).
Remarks by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin "in welcoming ceremonies for the Coast Guard Cutter Resolute in Astoria, Oregon" on July 2, 1979. A cutter is a type of ship commissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard longer than 65 feet in length and designed to have permanent crew accomadations. Commissioned in 1966, the USCGC Resolute has had homeports in California, Oregon, and Florida. 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, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for the Federal Assistance Paperwork and Regulation Reduction Act (H.R. 4504). Congressman AuCoin explained how the bill aimed to initiate "a variety of new procedures to streamline and simplify federal grant programs." The bill was also known as the Integrated Grant Development Act 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).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocating for sunset legislation before the Subcommittee on Legislative Process of the House Rules Committee. The sunset method of legislation requires laws and agencies of government to be periodically reconsidered in order to avoid keeping laws in place that become unnecessary over time. Congressman AuCoin explained how "a strict schedule of automatic terminations, thorough preliminary staff work, a phased-in approach and review of programs according to policy area -- are vital to the success of the sunset method." Sunset legislation was widely discussed in the 1970s. 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 speech given on the U.S. House floor, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for the Weaver amendment, which aimed to "require evacuation plans to be filed with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission before licenses can be granted for nuclear plants." In his speech Congressman AuCoin mentioned the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, the most severe nuclear accident in U.S. history. Oregon's 1st congressional district, which Congressman AuCoin represented, was home to the first and only nuclear power plant in Oregon, the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant in Rainier, Oregon. The Trojan Nuclear Power Plant closed in 1992. 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).
Remarks by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin at the Whaling Moratorium Seminar in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 1979. In his remarks, Congressman AuCoin advocated for a moratorium of the commercial killing of whales, including through the sponsoring of House Concurrent Resolution 92 of the 96th Congress, which aimed to put such a moratorium in effect. He explained how Japan and the Soviet Union accounted for the vast majority of whales killed per year, with the Soviet Union primarily taking interest in whale oil. 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).
Remarks by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on the "president's decision to increase timber prices through a temporary waiver of the sustained yield timber harvesting policy on Forest Service and BLM lands." Congressman AuCoin's remarks included questioning the decision. The president's decision was announced by Alfred E. Kahn, who was the Advisor to the President on Inflation under the Carter administration. 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).
Remarks by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on a Capital-Journal editorial column "relating to comments by Prof. Charles Wilkinson on a proposed reservation for the Siletz Indians." The editorial column was published June 11, 1979. During his time as a congressman, AuCoin advocated for the Siletz Indians, including helping the tribe regain recognition on the federal level. 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).
Comments by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the national energy plan and the gasoline rationing program. Congressman AuCoin advocated for a "strong conservation program" and the "development of safe, alternative energy technologies" in regards to the national energy plan. For the gasoline rationing program, Congressman AuCoin called the gasoline rationing program "an expensive, bureaucratic nightmare," pointing out how Oregon would not have benefited and "would have received less than the national average in fuel allocation." 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).
