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).
In a letter to a congressional colleague, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin rejected a proposed amendment to the Panama Canal Act, which would "prohibit the payment of any money to Panama under the 1977 Treaty as long as a U.S. investor had a claim against Panama which had not been settled to the satisfaction of the investor." The proposed amendment was controversial, as it was lobbied by the attorneys of U.S. billionaire D.K. Ludwig, who would have benefited from such an amendment. 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 House Concurrent Resolution 92 before the Subcommittee on International Organizations House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Before the subcommittee, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the resolution, which he sponsored, arguing for negotiations for "an indefinite moratorium on commercial whale killing at the July meeting of the International Whaling Commission." House Current Resolution 92 of the 96th Congress never came to a vote, but the International Whaling Commission did vote to execute a pause on commercial whaling in 1982. 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 Appropriations Subcommittee for Interior and Related Agencies regarding the Forest Service budget. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin argued for a 30% increase in the Forest Service budget in response to what he called a "woefully inadequate" budget proposed by the the Office of Management and Budget. Congressman AuCoin described the importance of such a budget, briefly mentioning Oregon's role in the timber 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).
An invitation given by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin to a congressional colleague inviting them and their staff to an audio and visual presentation on Alaska, titled "South of Denali: Ski Trek in the Alaska Range." 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 letter to a congressional colleague, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for Concurrent Resolution 92, which would urge "the International Whaling Commission to adopt an indefinite moratorium on the commercial killing of whales at its July 1979 meeting." 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 his bill, the Housing Opportunity Act of 1979. The bill aimed to increase the number of American home owners, with an estimated 8.5 million families benefiting. Congressman AuCoin explained how first time home buyers were struggling with the increases in home prices. As part of the letter, he also attached a "Fact Sheet on the Housing Opportunity 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).
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).
In a letter to a congressional colleague, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for his proposed bill, H.R. 1906, the Fisheries Resource Control Act of 1979. Congressman AuCoin explained how his bill aimed to "limit the level of foreign investment in the United States fishing industry and require an annual report on the nature of that investment and its effect on the development of a strong domestic fishing 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 for the U.S. Congressional Record by Congressman Les AuCoin. In the statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for his proposed legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Congressman AuCoin explained how his proposed amendment would "allow a charitable deduction for the farmer who donates gleaned crops to non-profit organization." Gleaning is the process of collecting leftover crops from a field that has already been commercially harvested. The proposed amendment aimed to encourage more farmers to donate gleaned crops, which in turn could be used to feed the hungry. Congressman AuCoin described how Oregon was a pioneer of modern gleaning in the 1970s in order to feed low income Oregonians. 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 his proposed bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 and the Trade Act of 1974. The proposed amendment addressed trading policy with communist countries, among other trading concerns. The bill 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).
In a letter to a congressional colleague, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for his proposed legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Congressman AuCoin explained how his proposed amendment would "allow a charitable deduction for the farmer who donates gleaned crops to non-profit organization." Gleaning is the process of collecting leftover crops from a field that has already been commercially harvested. The proposed amendment aimed to encourage more farmers to donate gleaned crops, which in turn could be used to feed the hungry. Congressman AuCoin described how Oregon was a pioneer of modern gleaning in the 1970s in order to feed low income Oregonians. 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 from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Increase China Trade... Keep Jackson-Vanik Framework." In the letter, Congressman AuCoin expressed support for increased trade with China, and advocated for legislation he proposed that "amends the waiver clause in Section 402 of the Trade Act that restricts certain trade benefits to non-market countries including China unless those countries exhibit satisfactory emigration policies." The Jackson-Vanik amendment to the Trade Act of 1974 changed trade relations with countries that restricted Jewish emigration, among other human rights concerns. 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 for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record. In the statement, which was in response to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed budget, Congressman AuCoin expressed his disagreement with proposed budget cuts to the U.S. Forest Service. He did agree that the overall proposed budget was a key response 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).
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 statement before the Trade Subcommittee of the House Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for his bill, H.R. 13910. Congressman AuCoin explained how H.R. 13910, a bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide a temporary suspension of the duty on certain freight parts, "would reduce the Column I duty tariffs on steel cast parts called truck bolsters and side frames that are used in manufacturing railcars." 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 Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs of the House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Committee on September 8, 1978. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin argued that the Truth in Lending Act had too strict of requirements for agricultural loans, and should thus be exempt. He pointed out that such exemptions should not be granted to agricultural lenders. 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 Subcommittee on Miscellaneous Revenue Measures of the Ways and Means Committee on August 11, 1978. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 12395, the Independent Local Newspaper Act, which aimed to amend the Internal Revenue Code to support small, independent newspapers amdist financial issues and fierce competition from bigger chains in the 1970s. The bill 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).
