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 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 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).
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).
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 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 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 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).
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).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Energy" given at the Oregon House of Representatives on April 18, 1979. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discusssed "1. The president's oil decontrol plan and the windfall profits tax. 2. The quality of cabinet leadership on energy. 3. The question of nuclear power." 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 advocated for H.R. 2479, the Taiwan Relations Act, which allowed relations with the people on Taiwan without recognizing the country of Taiwan (Republic of China) officially or diplomatically. Congressman AuCoin advocated for normalized relations between the U.S. and China, and noted that peaceful reunification between China and Taiwan seemed likely. The speech was made after Congressman AuCoin's 12-day visit to China. 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 to the Portland City Club in Portland, Oregon, on March 9, 1979. In his speech, titled "China," Congressman AuCoin described his recent trip to China, and explained how the goal of the trip was "to gather as much information as possible to prepare for Congressional debates on trade policy" and "to use the occassion to lay groundwork for vigorous Oregon trade with China in the future." In his speech, he explained how he saw signs of societal improvements during his trip to China. 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 draft of a speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin at the Seapro-Seafreeze Processing Plant Dedication on December 20, 1978, in Seattle, Washington. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin declared the new processing plant a win for the U.S. fish processing industry. He explained how the fishing industry had previously been on the decline in the U.S., giving the example of Astoria going from 19 fishing processing plants to only two. 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, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin discussed the American housing industry and the increasing price of housing, as well as the Housing and Community Development Act of 1978. The U.S. housing market saw the price of housing increase drastically in the 1970s due to inflation. 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).
Speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin at the 73rd Annual Oregon Bankers Convention in Sunriver, Oregon, on June 30, 1978. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin expressed his disapproval of Proposition 13. Proposition 13, which aimed to cut taxes, was among a political trend of similar propositions in multiple states in 1978, dubbed "13 Fever" by the Washington Post at the time. 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 to the Agriculture Committee regarding H.R. 10957, the International Emergency Food Reserve Act. Congressman AuCoin explained how "the bill would authorize the President to enter into negotiations with other nations to develop a coordinated world-wide system of food reserves." The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives, but did not come to a vote. 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 Bethel Congregational Church in Beaverton, Oregon, on June 11, 1978. In the speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for food programs to address the issue of hunger. He references the biblical books of Exodus, Matthew, and Ezekiel. 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 before the Subcommittee on Trade of the House Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for H.R. 8814, "a bill to reduce until June 30, 1980, the column 2 rates of duty on woven fabrics of silk." The bill aimed to make it temporarily easier to import silk to the United States, especially from the People's Republic of China. H.R. 8814 was introduced to Congress by Congressman AuCoin, but never came to a vote.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 from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin before the Subcommittee on Labor-Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Appropriations on Title VII in relation to the Higher Education Act. Through funding to postsecondary institutions of higher learning and federal student aid programs, the Higher Education Act aimed to ensure that Americans had the option of pursuing higher education. Title VII, a part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, forbade discrimination by employers on the basis of religion, country of origin, race, or sex. Congressman AuCoin advocated for legislation that gave postsecondary institutions of higher learning additional funding for the construction of academic facilities. Such legislation had the potential to fund increased handicapped accessibility, as well as building renovations and energy-related modifications. 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 Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development on a proposed amendment of previous legislation that aimed to grant the Farmers Home Administration additional authority. The Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) lasted from 1946-2006, and its programs provided credit for rural, low-income Americans and rural development. 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).
