"Pleasure Principle" radio episode

Title

"Pleasure Principle" radio episode

Description

An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin on what he calls the "pleasure principle" -- "the habit of cutting taxes...without knowing or trying to know their budget consequences." He describes the consequences of cutting taxes in Oregon during budget deficits, inlcuding the loss of vital services in order to rebalance the budget. The recession has impacted revenue. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode aired in 2002-2003.

Creator

AuCoin, Les

Date Created

2002-2003

Is Part Of

Jefferson Public Radio

Subject

AuCoin, Les
Oregon--Politics and government
Public broadcasting--Oregon

Place

United States

Extent

1 audio file (2 min., 47 sec.)

Identifier

PUA_MS147_JPR_139

Rights

This recording is provided here for research purposes with the permission of Les AuCoin and Jefferson Public Radio. All rights reserved.
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Source

Pacific University Archives

Format

MP3