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Tape 15, Side 2, through Tape 16, Side 2. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on January 22, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1973 legislative session. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding taxes. He then talks about his 1974 campaign for Oregon governor and his defeat of Clay Myers in the Republican primary.

Scope and Contents Tape 14, Side 1, through Tape 15, Side 1. In the tenth interview session, conducted on January 19, 1993, Atiyeh discusses his collection of Lewis and Clark Exposition memorabilia. He then continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1971, 1972 interim, and 1973 legislative sessions. He talks about legislative pay, and about balancing work and family life while serving in the Legislature. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation,...