Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding H.R. 5973 and S. 1383 before the Subcommittee on Taxation and Debt Management of the Senate Committee on Finance on April 25, 1980. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin advocated for Section 4 of H.R. 5973, which was nicknamed the "Tillamook YMCA Bill." He explained how Section 4 of the bill "provides that certain indebtedness incurred before 1965 will not be treated as acquisition indebtedness for purposes of applying section 514 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to certain sales during 1976." This would have benefited the YMCA in Tillamook, Oregon by preventing a tax error that Congressman AuCoin believed original legislators did not foresee and likely would have prevented from happening. Congressman AuCoin also expressed support for Oregon Senator Mark Hatfield's proposed tax incentives to encourage gleaning. Gleaning is the process of collecting leftover crops from a field that has already been commercially harvested. 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 addressed to a friend (likely a congressional colleague), U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for proposed national bottle bill legislation. A bottle bill is legislation that aims to create a deposit-based returnable system for single use beverage containers. Congressman AuCoin explained in his letter how he was among the writers of Oregon's Bottle Bill of 1971, the first of such legislation passed in the nation. 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 advocating for "Bottle Bill" legislation before the Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law of the House Judiciary Committee on April 24, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin expressed his support for H.R. 3567, the "Soft Drink Interbrand Competition Act," and H.R. 3573, the "Soft Drink Energy Conservation and Interbrand Competition Act." He claimed that both would encourage the preservation of the returnable container system in the soft drink industry, which he called "good for the environment, good for the economy, good for the industry, and good for the consumer." Congressman AuCoin argued that these bills were a step closer a "true 'National Bottle Bill'," similar to the legislation Oregon pioneered in 1971 with the state's deposit-return system for single use beverage containers. 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 version of a statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Tribute to Howard Tihila, Outstanding Oregon Native" and eventually submitted to the Extension of Remarks. In his statement, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin paid tribute to Howard "Nig" Tihila, an Astoria, Oregon native who was inducted into George Washington University's Athletic Hall of Fame in Washington, D.C. for his time on the university's football team in the 1930s. 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 submitted on April 22, 1980. In his brief statement, Congressman AuCoin gave context to the speech that he was submitting to the Extension of Remarks, "Bracing for the Year 2000" by James G. Affleck, the chairman of American Cynamid. Congressman AuCoin described Affleck as understanding that "the best hope for maintaining our economic strength in the world lies in more and better innovation in American 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 speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the Congressional Record titled "U.S. Grain Embargo a Failure," delivered on April 21, 1980. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin called the U.S. embargo on grain exports to the Soviet Union a failure. The embargo was created in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. While Congressman AuCoin agreed that the U.S. should respond to the Soviet aggression in Afghanistan, he stated how "the inconvenience our embargo has imposed on the Soviets is far less painful than the sacrifice we have inflicted on American grain producers and losses to our own 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 speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the proposed Portland Veterans Administration (The "Veterans Administration" is now known as the "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs") health facility on Marquam Hill and given at the Southwest Portland Rotary Club on March 29, 1980. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the proposed Marquam Hill site, and expressed disappointment in the opposition's last minute argument of avoiding the construction of a new VA hospital all together. 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 given at the Oregon Democratic Convention in Seaside, Oregon on March 29, 1980. In his remarks, Congressman AuCoin expressed his support for President Jimmy Carter and Vice President Fritz Mondale admist the 1980 presidential election. 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 given on the U.S. House floor on March 4, 1980, regarding his disagreement with proposed legislation that called for a return to peacetime draft registration admist the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin also stated that he was not entirely against draft registration, such as during emergencies, and that he believed that women and men alike had "an equal obligation to their country" in regards to the draft. 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 before the Fisheries and Wildlife Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee regarding House Concurrent Resolution 273. In his remarks given on March 3, 1980, Congressman AuCoin expressed his concern for H.Con.Res. 273, the proposed cancellation of the U.S.-Soviet fisheries agreement admist the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He disagreed with the Soviet aggression towards Afghanistan, though Congressman AuCoin explained how the U.S.-Soviet fisheries agreement benefited U.S. fishermen, and that if H.Con.Res. 273 were to pass "and the fishing agreement with the Soviets is cancelled, U.S.-Soviet joint ventures are also cancelled." 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 House Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee regarding local energy conservation programs. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for proposed local energy conservation programs, including his related bill, H.R. 5640, "A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to provide for grants to be made by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to local governmental units and Indian tribes for the development of energy conservation plans and programs." He described the similar energy conservation program that the city of Portland, Oregon had enacted. Congressman AuCoin also advocated for H.R. 5641, which was similar to H.R. 5640. 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 "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).
