Testimony of U.S. Congressman advocating for his bill, H.R. 4503, before the Sucommittee on Select Revenue Measures of the Committee on Ways and Means on November 9, 1979. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin explained how H.R. 4503 "provides that certain indebtedness incurred before 1965 will not be treated as aquisition indebtedness for purposes of applying section 514 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to certain sales during 1976." Congressman AuCoin stated how the legislation would help an issue the Tillamook, Oregon YMCA was facing. 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 titled "Support Reorganization of Government Trade Functions" for the Congressional Record, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin encouraged his colleagues to support President Carter's proposal to reorganize the federal government's trade functions. Congressman AuCoin argued that the president's proposal could help improve the U.S. trade deficit. 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).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding a 1979 U.S.-China trade agreement, delivered before the Subcommittee on Trade of the Committee on Ways and Means on November 1, 1979. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin expressed support for the trade agreement, which signaled "the end of a 30-year trade hiatus with the People's Republic of China." Congressman AuCoin stated how the agreement would help improve the U.S. trade deficit and create stability for Pacific Rim trade, among other benefits, while recognizing that the agreement had some less tangible goals. 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 titled "Object Lesson on Trade Disincentives" for the Congressional Record, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin expressed that the United States struggled to create an aggressive export policy due to obstacles to trade. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin attaches a four-page list of trade disincentives created by W.L. Wearly, the Chariman of Ingersoll-Rand Company in Woodcliff, New Jersey. 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).
Congressional testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding a U.S.-China trade agreement. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin expressed support for the trade agreement which was sent to President Carter by Congress, as Congressman AuCoin explained how the treaty signaled "the end of a 30-year trade hiatus with the People's Republic of China." He did critique some aspects of the bill in his testimony, such as its potential effectiveness. 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 for the oversight hearings of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA or EAHCA) of 1975. EHA required public schools to provide children with disabilities equal access to education. In his testimony, Congressman Les AuCoin shared the positive impact of the law on Lincoln County School District in his congressional district, explaining how "The foremost achievement is 100 per cent mainstreaming of handicapped children." Congressman AuCoin encouraged Congress to continue to assist the funding of the law's services. 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 H.R. 3046, delivered before the Trade Subcommittee of the Committee on Ways and Means. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the bill, officially titled "A bill to suspend the duty on freight cars until the close of June 30, 1981," which dealt with tarriff schedules in the railcar 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 by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin upon the introduction of the Maritime Education and Training Act of 1979. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the legislation, explaining how it dealt "comprehensively with the federal role in educating and training merchant marine officers." The bill eventually became 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).
In a letter to a congressional colleague signed by multiple representatives, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for the Livable Cities Program amendment to the FY 1980 HUD-Independent Agencies Appropriations Bill (H.R. 4389). Congressman AuCoin explained how "The Livable Cities Program would provide small sums of money to individuals and neighborhood groups to generate cultural, historic, and artistic activities." 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 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).
