An interview of Paul Hanneman on the topic of Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh, recorded on July 22, 2015. Hanneman was a Republican serving in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1965-1990. The interviewer, James Moore, was as professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An interview of Pat Amedeo on the topic of Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh, recorded on March 24, 2015. Amedeo served as Atiyeh's natural resources advisor. The interviewer, James Moore, was a professor of political science at Pacific University and was Atiyeh's biographer.
An AuCoin Report letter titled "Update: Salmon Seasons" published by the office of US Congressman Les AuCoin in August 1982. In the letter, Congressman AuCoin advocating for more fisheries research on salmon seasons in Oregon -- the limiting of commercial and recreational fishing for coho salmon when quotas allowed by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Pacific Fisheries Management Council were exceeded -- and the Oregon Production Index (OPI). Attached to the letter is a copy a speech by Congressman AuCoin found in the Congressional Record titled "Gao Asked to Study Fisheries Quotas," delivered on August 13, 1982.
A video primarily featuring a US House of Representatives floor speech by Congressman Les AuCoin advocating for a resolution that affirmed and enforced an international moratorium on illegal high seas driftnet fishing. AuCoin argued that the H. W. Bush administration had not adequately ensured that the moratorium was enforced. The video was likely recorded in the early 1990s.
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 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 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).
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 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).
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 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).
A field hearing speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on the "200 mile law" that added protections to the American coastal fishing limit in Astoria, Oregon. Congressman AuCoin was in the presence of staff of the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment of the House Committee on Merchant Marine Fisheries. AuCoin was a proponent of the law, but noticed it had some unforseen negative impacts after its passing, including the allocation of salmon. 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 1978 speech on the U.S. House floor, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for S.1360, an amendment on Section 14(e) of the National Forest Management Act of 1976. The measure, which was eventually passed in Congress, changed the way that timber sales on the lands of the National Forest System were practiced, especially in regards to bidding. 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 before the House Committee on Public Works and Transportation, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for amending the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address concerns regarding the "disposal of seafood wastes into the marine environment." AuCoin described how Environmental Protection Agency regulations can be too strict in preventing the dumping of biodegradable waste, causing fish life to face a decrease in seafood particles to feed on. 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).
Before the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation, and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Congressman Les AuCoin brought attention to a loophole in passed legislation that he otherwise favored, the 200-mile fishing zone law. The 200-mile fishing zone aimed to protect the U.S. fishing industry by prioritizing American fishermen within 200 miles of the U.S. coastline. Congressman AuCoin expressed how foreign investors got around the law by investing in the American fishing industry. Les AuCoin proposed amendments to the original law in order to ensure the prioritization of American fisherman. 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 to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce in Albany, Oregon, on May 27, 1977, Congressman Les AuCoin discusses the U.S. economy and international trade for World Trade Week, a week long event during the third week of May proclaimed annually by the president of the United States. Congressman AuCoin expressed his overall support for President Carter's economic stimulus package, though AuCoin explained how he is also personally advocating for the 200-mile fisheries protection zone to boost the fishing industry, better management of the U.S. timber industry to keep timber prices low, energy conservation and alternative power sources to stimulate a new power industry, and federal funding for housing development programs. AuCoin also expressed his support for international trade, including improving the U.S. China trade relationship, which in turn would benefit the U.S. and Oregon economies.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 in the presence of the chairmen of the Oceanography and Fisheries Subcommittees and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for aquaculture in Newport, Oregon on April 29, 1977. AuCoin pointed out how Oregon was a "national leader in aquaculture" thanks to the Sea Grant College at Oregon State University and the Oregon State Legislature. 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 Subcommittee on Public Works of the House Committee on Appropriations, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for $6 million in construction funding for the south jetty project in Tillamook, Oregon. Completion of the south jetty project would have benefited the commercial 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).
U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin asks an undisclosed chairman to allocate $1.5 million in funding from the 1978 Fiscal Year for work on the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan by the Corps of Engineers in order to protect the Columbia and Snake River's fishing industry and fish wildlife, including the steelhead and chinook.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).
Les AuCoin proposes a bill alongside Congressman Gerry Studds of Massachusetts on the U.S. House floor that would add protections to the 200-mile American coastal fishing limit. The proposed bill aimed to protect the United States fishing industry, and addressed possible loopholes of previously approved legislation. 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).
