A letter to a congressional colleague from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin advocating for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan endorsed by the employees of Continental Airlines. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin asked for the signatures of his colleagues in a letter that would be sent to the Civil Aeronautics Board. He described the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as "a significant milestone in the renewal of American Business" and "an important experiment in capitalism that should be given a chance to succeed." Talks of enacting ESOP occured admist a battle between the managements of Continental Airlines and Texas Air Corporation, who wished to acquire Continental Airlines and thus put an end to the employees' ownership plan. Attached to the end of Congressman AuCoin's letter is the draft version of the letter from the House Task Force on Industrial Innovation and Productivity to the Civil Aeronautics 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 letter to President Ronald Reagan from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the Reagan administration's upcoming decision regarding action on draft registration policy, dated March 4, 1981. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin urged President Reagan to stand against draft registration and for him to recommend that draft registration funding should be eliminated in the upcoming budget. 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 Reagan administration's upcoming decision regarding action on draft registration policy, dated March 4, 1981. In the letter, Congressman AuCoin asked his colleague for support in "asking President Reagan not to back away from his campaign pledge to abolish registration for 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).
A letter to a congressional colleague from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the budget of the Selective Service admist a hearing by the Appropriations Subcommittee on HUD and Indepedent Agenices. The letter is also signed by Congressman Martin Sabo. 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 a proposed amendment to the Voting Rights Act. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin advocated for the proposed amendment, which aimed to "introduce a pragmatic, practical, and non-intrusive solution to the problem caused by early release of Presidential election results." The proposed amendment would have closed all presidential election polls by 11:00pm EST on election day and would have prevented official election results from being released untill all polls were closed. The letter was also signed by Oregon Congressmen Jim Weaver and Ron Wyden. 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 join the U.S. House Task Force on Industrial Innovation. In his letter, Congressman AuCoin described the goals of the bipartisan task force as pushing "for legislation which encourages the best and most efficient use of the nation's vast economic and human potential, and also helps to step up the pace of development of new products and new technologies." The letter is also signed by Congressman James M. Shannon and Congressman W. 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 speech titled "China Trade in the Reagan Years" by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin, delievered before the Export Managers Association in Portland, Oregon on February 18, 1981. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed U.S.-China foreign relations. He criticized the Raegan administration's questioning of the One-China policy in regards to Taiwan. Congressman AuCoin also described the benefits of trade between the countries, especially for the state of Oregon. 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 and statement file index of the speeches and statements of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin, spanning from November 1980 to December 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).
A speech and statement file index of the speeches and statements of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin, spanning from January 16, 1981 to May 14, 1981. 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 delivered to the Kiwanis Club of Tigard on February 12, 1985. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin applauded President Ronald Reagan's 1985 State of the Union Address with his emphasis on values such as growth, strength, and individual merit. Congressman AuCoin discussed the question of how these values could be achieved in regards to the post-depression and post-Vietnam political generation. He also addressed the federal balance the budget debate and how it would potentially affect education funds and the Oregon 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 delivered at an Oregon Rotary Club (presumably the Portland Rotary Club) on August 6, 1985. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed the federal budget and the Oregon and U.S. economies, including his hopes for Oregon to prioritize trade, technology, and timber. 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 regarding the debate on covert aid to Nicaragua, given on April 23, 1985. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin expressed his concerns with the covert aid given to the Nicaraguan Contras during the Nicaraguan Revolution. He advocated for putting a stop to the financial support in order "to end the current stalemate and pursue other policies that have a realistic chance of insuring our interests. And the interests of our allies in Central America." 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 Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, on March 26, 1985. In his testimony, Congressman AuCoin advocated for changes to the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act which passed 10 years earlier, explaining how it was negatively affecting the fishing industry in the Pacific Northwest. 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 field hearings for the Magnuson Act on March 18, 1985, in Newport, Oregon. The Magnuson Act was officially H.R.5658 of the 99th Congress and titled "A bill to amend the definition of 'vessel of the United States' in the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act." In his statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for changes to the original Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. 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 Oregon House of Representatives on February 11, 1985. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin extended his best wishes to the new session of the Oregon House of Representatives. He also discussed the budget crisis occuring at the federal level and his hopes for economic recovery in the state of Oregon. 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 before the Metro Business Association on August 8, 1985. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed Oregon's economy, including the timber industry, the tech industry, and trade on the Columbia River. 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 delivered to the Washington County Democratic Party's Maurine Neuberger Dinner. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin celebrated the political careers of Maurine and Richard Neuberger. He also described the "Reagan phenomenon" in the world of politics, some of the weaknesses of the Democratic Party, and how the Democratic Party could make a comeback. 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 before the City Club of Portland on July 26, 1985. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed several political topics relating to budget and economic policy, including 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).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given before the World Affairs Council on January 9, 1986. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed nuclear arms control, the federal budget and the Gramm-Rudman Acts, the Oregon and U.S. economies, and industrial investment. Attached at the end of his speech is a rough transcript of the following questions and answers session. 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 delivered at a Forest Grove Rotary meeting held at Pacific University on February 19, 1986. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed the economic aspects of technological advancement in Oregon and the United States. He also discussed the federal budget, artifical intelligence, the Japanese economy, and the Gramm-Rudman Acts, among other topics. 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 OEA-PIE Convention on April 4, 1986. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed Oregon schools and the history of education legislation in the state and nationally, including his contributions as an Oregon state representative and a U.S. representative. Congressman AuCoin also discussed the policies of Oregon Governor Tom McCall, Oregon politican Tony Meeker, and President Ronald Raegan. OEA-PAC, then known as OEA-PIE, is the political action committee of the Oregon Education Association. 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 a hearing regarding the "Department of Energy's Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Disposal of Hanford High-Level Defense Wastes." The speech was given on July 10, 1986. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed the plans of the Appropriations Committee to express concern over the Department of Energy's continued disposal of military wastes at the Hanford Nuclear Site. The Hanford Site (also known as the Hanford Nuclear Site and the Hanford Nuclear Reservation) is a now decommisioned nuclear production site in Washington State that hosted the world's first plutonium production reactor. It currently hosts the sole nuclear power plant in the Northwest. 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 before the Rotary Club of Beaverton on January 15, 1986. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin expressed his hopes for a nuclear arms control treaty admist the Cold War. He also discussed the Star Wars program (the Strategic Defense Initiative of 1984), Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, the federal budget, and the Gramm-Rudman Acts. 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 25th annual Washington County Council on Aging meeting on January 20, 1986. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin stated his support for the Gramm-Rudman Acts, though expressed his concerns with the manner in which the bills went through Congress, including senior programs being put in jeopardy. He also discussed the federal budget deficit, Social Security, and Medicare. 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).
