Scope and Contents Tape 28, Side 2, through Tape 29, Side 2. In the twentieth interview session, conducted on May 26, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session. He talks about changes his administration made to the state’s welfare system, and legislation that passed during his governorship, including bills regarding energy. He talks about his use of veto power and discusses several of the bills that he vetoed, including a bill regarding...

Scope and Contents Tape 27, Side 2, through Tape 28, Side 1. In the nineteenth interview session, conducted on May 21, 1993, Atiyeh continues discussing serving as Oregon governor, with a focus on the 1979 legislative session. He discusses his administration’s legislative agenda, including on pollution and taxes; talks about how the role of governor differed from his role in the Legislature; and describes his efforts to make state government more efficient. He also talks about holding regular open meetings...