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Show Howaurd C.Nielsonj copper-exportin- worikmg for Utah 1 mid-Septem- ' A SPECIAL REPORT ON THE CONGRESSMANS SERVICE Nielson: working for Utah in listening to his constituency Congressman Nielson's district is erne of the largest in America, covering 13 Utah counties. Because he knows the importance of listening to his constituency, Congressman Nielson has literally gone the extra mile to do just that. During his two terms, he has held 262 town meetings throughout his district. In fact, die Congressman has visited virtually every town in his district, including many which had never before had a Congressional visit communities such as Aneth, Oljato, LaSal, Thompson, Sunnyside, Schofield, Emery, Elmo, Bonanza, Tridell, Dutch John, Myton, Hanna, Wallsburg, Francis, Echo, Koosharem, Redmond, Mayfield, Chester, Elberta, Cedar Fort, Herriman, In all the ways that matter innovative his listening to constituency, flood ' control, jobs and economic stability, energy management, fiscal responsibility, committee Howard assignments, and overall experience Nielson has worked for you and Utah in the U.S. Congress. Moreover, he will continue to do that in all die ways that matter as your third-terCongressman from the Third Congressional District. With the help of this special report, you're invited to take a close look at what Howard N ielson andCopperton. Ifdie town had no public building has accomplished in his two terms in Congress. in which to meet, Congressman Nielson and the townspeople gathered in someones home. In some towns, He went door to door to visit with the people. those at Kennecott and Geneva displaced by unfair trade practices. He took the leadership in calling for voluntary restraint agreements in steel. Moreover, he has not hesitated to break with the Administration on issues of overriding local concern. For example, he voted for measures that would have required trade negotiations with steel' g and countries, even though the Administration took a strong position against such negotiations. Congressman Nielson has made repeated efforts to help resolve die contract dispute between USX Corporation and the United letter jointly Steelworkers. In a addressed to David M. Roderick (Chairman, USX Corporation) and Lynn R. Williams (President, United Steelworkers of America) Mr. Nielson said, in part: "As the contract dispute between the USX Corporation and the United Steelworkers enters its eighth week, my concern for and anxiety regarding die future of Geneva Works intensifies . . . The unfortunate victims of die contract stalemate are die workers, their families, and local communities in which they live. They are essentially being held hostage by a process in which they have very little input There are a good many workers who are counting on continued employment at Geneva to allow them time to prepare for what appears to be the inevitable shutdown ofGeneva. Still others are d, very close to qualifying for their pensions. It would indeed be a if were to lose out due to the premature tragedy they , and unnecessary closure of the Utah County mill. I urge both of you, at the earliest possible date, to direct your representatives to renew their efforts to hard-earne- well-deserv- ed negotiate an agreement acceptable to both parties, and to bargain with the intensity and sincerity this situation warrants. There is far too much at stake to put it off any longer." Earlier this year, in an effort to find some answers to pressing questions about Geneva, Congressman Nielson held a public hearing in Provo. Knowledgeable individuals representing a of local, state, regional, national, and international interests took part. cross-secti- on m Nielson: working for Utah in innovative leadership In a serious effort to become the member of Congress, Howard has formed not three or four advisory committees, but seven volunteer advisory committees. Each committee consists of about 12 members who are experts in their field. Quarterly, die Congressman sends each member a legislative packet detailing the bills that are craning up in his or her area of experience and expertise. He then meets with them to receive their informed points of view so that he, in turn, can cast informed votes. The advisory committees cover the following best-inform- ed disciplines: Agriculture Education Business and Finance Veterans and Energy and Natural Resources Health and Human Services Military Affairs Labor and Management Relations Nielson: working for Utah in energy management In the summer of 1983, Congressman Nielson helped to organize the Utah Energy Conference and was privileged to serve as its chairman. The conference, held in Provo, provided a highly successful exchange of ideas touching on virtually from every aspect of the energy challenge research and to exploration, development, to conservation. Nielson: working for Utah in jobs and economic stability Congressman Nielson was among the first to introduce legislation to extend the training including readjustment program for workers Congressman N ielson also met with Ambassador Yeutter (U.S. Ambassador to Korea) to communicate his strong feelings about the Korean role in precipitating the Geneva situation and to try to find some solution. The Congressman has worked in Washington, as well as in Utah, to promote jobs and economic stability. As the ranking minority member of die Subcommittee on Employment and Housing, he has oversight responsibility for the Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Labor Relations Authority, National Labor Relations Board, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, Office of Personnel Management, Railroad Retirement |