Letters Protesting the Lobbying Actions of Artie Samish

In 1949, Collier's magazine interviewed Artie Samish, who was at the time California's most influential lobbyist. In the interview, Samish boasted of the power he held over California's government, stating "That's my legislature." Reaction to the article was swift and explosive. Both lawmakers and the general public alike vehemently opposed Samish's practices and called for Governor Earl Warren to pass legislation that would put an end to such corruption.

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