A letter to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocating for his bill, House Resolution 7267, "A bill to establish a reservation for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon." The Siletz Indians became the first Oregon tribe and the second nationally to have their their federal tribal status re-established in 1977. H.R. 7267 and its Senate equivalent, S. 2055, eventually passed both houses of Congress and became public law in 1980. 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 given before the Comittee on Ways and Means advocating for the Research Revitalization Act (H.R. 6632) to be included in any proposed tax reduction legislation. Described as a way to increase partnerships between government, businesses, and universities, Congressman AuCoin explained that H.R. 6632 aimed to increase productivity, innovation, and to stop the erosion of technological superiority in the U.S. economy. 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, inviting them to join the Task Force on Industrial Innovation and to participate in a related special business poll. Congressman AuCoin explained how the task force worked to "increase awareness about the role of innovation and productivity in the economy." The business poll aimed to discover the best policy changes to motivate businesses to increase investment and innovation. The letter was also signed by Congressman Henson Moore and Congressman Jerome A. Ambro. 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 given at the hearings of the National Export Policy Act of 1980 (H.R. 7479), before the Subcommittee on Trade of the Committee on Ways and Means. In his statement, U.S. Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7479, which he sponsored, and explained how it was "designed to establish an aggressive national export policy and promote U.S. exports." Attached at the end of his statement is a summary of the bill. 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 titled "Corps of Engineers Keeps Columbia River Open," given on June 30, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin discussed the eruption of Mount St. Helens and applauded the response of the Army Corps of Engineers in quickly reopening the Columbia river for ship traffic for the Port of Portland. 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 for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record regarding timber-related industries, especially that of Oregon, given on June 30, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin briefly described the role that the lumber industry had in employing Oregonians, and the impacts of the recession on the industry. He also shared an article from the Daily Journal of Commerce from Portland, Oregon to be inserted in the Extension of Remarks. The article is titled "Steep climb in lumber prices forecast by industry leader" and was published on June 3, 1980. 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 House floor statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on the Maritime Education and Training Act of 1980 (H.R. 5451), delivered on June 30, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 5451, which recodified existing provisions of law regarding maritime education and training based on four years of research in congressional subcommittees. Notably, the bill established legal obligations for recipients of federal assistance who were trained at the U.S. Merchant Marine academy and other state maritime academies. The Maritime Education and Training Act of 1980 eventually became Public Law 96-453. 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 inviting them to a breakfast seminar on the U.S. housing industry organized by the Congressional Research Service. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin described concerns with the housing industry, including a decline in housing construction which he stated had notably affected his home state of Oregon. The seminar was held on June 25, 1980. 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 regarding the Housing and Development Act of 1980, H.R. 7262, and a proposed amendment. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin expressed opposition to the proposed amendment which aimed to get rid of a provision of the 1979 Housing Act, which he stated would "once again allow developers of government subsidized housing to engage in a massive ripoff of taxpayer dollars." The letter is also signed by Congressman Thomas L. Ashley and Congressman Stan Lundine. 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 inviting them to a seminar on "Trends in Industrial Innovation and the U.S. Economy," sponsored by the Task Force on Industrial Innovation and the Congressional Research Service. The letter was also signed by Congressman Jerome A. Ambro and Congressman Henson Moore. 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 promoting his bill, the National Export Policy Act of 1980 (H.R. 7479). Congressman AuCoin explained how H.R. 7479 "strengthens the U.S. Export-Import Bank, reduces government disincentives to trade, expands export opportunities for agricultural commodities, and provides tax incentives to exports." The letter was also signed by Congressmen Bill Frenzel, Clarence J. Brown, Bill Alexander, and Sam Gibbons. 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 on trading company legislation, given before the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on June 4, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the bill to promote trading companies, House Resolution 7364 of the 96th Congress, officially titled "Export Trading Company Promotion Act of 1980." H.R. 7364 aimed to promote the U.S. economy admist "the plight of the United States in the International marketplace." 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 statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the Congressional Record regarding auto import restrictions, titled "Auto Import Curbs Rejected," and delivered on May 29, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin expressed his opposition to import restrictions on foreign cars, stating how "if we shield U.S. automakers from competition, we don't give them any incentive to make the necessary changes needed to become competitive again in the new gas-conscious marketplace." Congressman AuCoin also included several statements from Oregonians with opinions on the matter. 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 the Siletz Reservation Act (H.R. 7267 of the 96th Congress) before the Committee on the Interior, given on May 29, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7267, which aimed to re-create a reservation for the Siletz Indians, who had become the first Oregon tribe and the second nationally to have their their federal tribal status re-established in 1977. The bill, which was officially titled "A bill to establish a reservation for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon," eventually became public 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).
A short statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin giving context to an attached speech for a Congressional Record Insert. The attached speech was given at the Merchant Marine Memorial Service and held on the steps of the Capitol on National Maritime Day 1980. 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 Interior Appropriations Subcommittee regarding the U.S. timber and housing industries given on May 14, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin described higher building materials costs as being a significant contributing factor in the rising housing prices. He advocated for fighting inflation, and proposed "an additional $43 million appropriation to permit the Forest Service to prepare timber sales in 1981 at the 12.2 billion bf 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).
A statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Engineered Crash Flattens Housing and Timber Industries" for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record, given on May 5, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin expressed concern for the timber and housing industries following what he called an "engineered" and "unnecessary" crash. He described meeting with a man from Willamina, Oregon who struggled financially working at a sawmill. To address concerns with the housing and timber industries, Congressman AuCoin proposed decreasing interest rates, balancing the federal budget, and improving management of federal forest lands. He also advocated for the Brooke-Cranston Emergency Home Purchase Assistance program, the Comprehensive Housing Development Act, and the Energy Development Block Grant program as possible solutions. 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 on House Resolution 7039 of the 96th Congress (1979-1980), the American Fisheries Promotion Act, for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record. In his remarks, which were made on May 7, 1980, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7039, which aimed to preserve the American fishing industry, fight trade barriers placed on U.S. fish products by foreign countries, and promote "fishing vessel loans, fisheries development, fuel efficiency, and fish quality." 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).
Opening remarks by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin at the first day of committee hearings for House Resolution 7039 of the 96th Congress (1979-1980), the American Fisheries Promotion Act, given on May 6, 1980. In his remarks, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7039, which aimed to preserve the American fishing industry, fight trade barriers placed on U.S. fish products by foreign countries, and promote "fishing vessel loans, fisheries development, fuel efficiency, and fish quality." 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 on the Siletz Reservation Bill, delivered at the Portland, Oregon U.S. District Court on May 2, 1980. In his statement, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for the Siletz Indians, who became the first Oregon tribe and the second nationally to have their their federal tribal status re-established in 1977. Congressman AuCoin also described his plans to introduce a bill in Congress to create a reservation for the Siletz Indians, which eventually became House Resolution 7267 of the 96th Congress (1979-1980). 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 list of key points that were put together from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin's Address to the League of Women Voters on the Northwest Regional Power Bill, given at the Lloyd Center Sheraton Hotel in Portland, Oregon on May 2, 1980. The key points from Congressman AuCoin's speech include him advocating for a nuclear power amendment for the Northwest Regional Power Bill, addressing why he felt it was needed, describing the proposed purchase authority of the Bonneville Power Administration, and stating that he would oppose the bill if such an amendment was not adopted. 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 Northwest commercial fishing industry for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record, submitted on May 1, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 7039, the Comprehensive Fisheries Development Act, which aimed to "stimulate development of U.S. domestic fisheries and to phase out foreign fishing in U.S. waters." He also shared an editorial from the Capital Journal in Salem, Oregon titled "Fishing industry needs help" by Robert Pfohman to be inserted in the Extension of Remarks. 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 "Latta Amendment Will Not Produce a Balanced Budget" and given on the U.S. House floor on May 1, 1980. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin stated his opposition to the Latta Amendment proposed by Republicans in place of the First Budget Resoluton. He expressed some of his concerns with the Latta Amendment, including an increase in peacetime military spending and a major tax cut that had the potential to induce 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).
In a letter to a congressional colleague, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for The Community Energy Conservation Act. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin explained how the bill would "encourage local governments to undertake innovative [conservation] programs based on community consensus" through the HUD Community Development Block Grant program and the Department of Energy. The Community Energy Conservation Act was compared to that of the Carter Administration's proposed Energy Management Partnership Act. The letter was signed by both Congressman Les AuCoin and Congressman Ed Markey. 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).
