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Floor statements delivered by Chic Hecht during the 99th Congress, 1985-1986

Date

1985 to 1986

Description

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the U.S. Congress. This set is part of the Senator Chic Hecht Papers and includes floor statements delivered by Senator Hecht during the 99th Congress, 1985-1986. The topics of the statements include natural resources issues such as water rights and the establishment of Great Basin National Park, as well as international issues of peace in the Middle East and United States' relationship with the Soviet Union. There are also statements regarding legislation of gun ownership, speed limits, and nuclear waste in Nevada.

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Floor statements delivered by Chic Hecht during the 100th Congress, 1987-1988

Date

1987 to 1988

Description

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the U.S. Congress. This group of documents is part of the Senator Chic Hecht Papers and includes floor statements delivered by Senator Hecht during the 100th Congress in 1987 and 1988. Topics addressed by Senator Hecht include tributes to distinguished citizens of Nevada, including Irwin Molasky, Arthur S. Waltzman, and the 1987-1988 UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team. Other topics are nuclear waste, energy and water appropriations, the PEPCON rocket fuel explosion, and union and right-to-work issues.

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Jacob ("Chic") Hecht oral history interview, 2004 May 11

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Item

Archival Collection

Nevada Test Site Oral History Project Records
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Collection Number: MS-00818
Collection Name: Nevada Test Site Oral History Project Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 01

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Photograph of C. D. Baker, Chic Hecht, and others, Las Vegas (Nev.) 1950s-1970s

Date

1950 to 1972

Archival Collection

Description

C.D. Baker (second from right), Chic Hecht (far right), and other unidentified individuals look at plans at the intersection of South 4th and Carson streets. They are possibly discussing the widening of 4th Street. The building at left is the C.D. Baker Realty Company. The small house is Campbell Realty. Street Address: South 4th Street and Carson Avenue

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Photograph of C. D. Baker, Chic Hecht, and others, Las Vegas (Nev.) 1950s-1970s

Date

1950 to 1972

Archival Collection

Description

C.D. Baker (second from right), Chic Hecht (far right), and two other unidentified individuals look at plans, possibly discussing widening 4th Street. They are standing at the intersection of South 4th and Carson streets. The building on the left is the C.D. Baker Realty Company. The small house is Campbell Realty. Street Address: South 4th Street and Carson Avenue

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