Steiger, Sam, 1929-2012

The Arizona Common Cause Records contain correspondence, memoranda, minutes, agendae, speeches, reports, press releases, rosters and printed material dating from 1970 to 1993.

Horizon Impeachment Special. Panel Discussion, Rick Lavis, Alfredo Gutierrez, Bruce Merrill (Kimball); Update Package (Kimball). The second part of a special episode on the one-year anniversary of Evan Mecham's impeachment,"The Legacy of Impeachment." This video is the continuation of the episode from 4/4/1989. There are television advertisements for the last 3 minutes of the video.

Mecham Review Package (Corso); Sam Steiger In-Studio Interview (Corso); Archaeology/Public Package (Cavanary). Segments on critique of Governor Mecham and the creation of a group of elder statesmen, the Swedish metal-to-bone fusion technique in dentistry, There is a silent pre-show take for the first 50 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Governor Mecham's trade mission in Asia, Donna Carlson's resignation, Sam Steiger's extortion charges, the governor's cabinet, the Recall Movement, and a victim's rights initiative. Panelists include Sam Stanton, Statehouse Reporter, Arizona Republic; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette.

Mecham's Surprise Vetoes Package, Sam Steiger In-Studio Interview (Cavanary); Silver Dental Fillings Package (Palacio). Segments on Governor's Mecham's recent vetoed bills (H.B. 2453, S.B. 1310, S.B. 1142, H.B. 2234, and H.B. 2464), and the possible health risks of silver dental fillings. There is a pre-show take for the first 35 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

King/Civil Rights Day Package, Sam Steiger In-Studio Interview (Shelton); 19th Avenue Landfill Package (Taylor). Segments on Governor Mecham's declaration of a state holiday for Martin Luther King Jr., and pollution caused by Salt River bed landfills. There is a silent pre-show take for the first 30 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Mecham Leadership Package (Miller); Sam Steiger In-Studio Interview; Dental Implant Package (D'Alli). Segments on critique of Governor Mecham and the creation of a group of elder statesmen, and the Swedish metal-to-bone fusion technique in dentistry.

The Governor's Report Package (Miller); Sam Steiger and Richard Robertson In-Studio Interview; Catholic Health Care Package (Shelton). Segments on the Mecham tabloid and the administration's relationship with the press, and Pope John Paul's visit to the Valley and health care issues for Catholics.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the Mecham Administration (unreported campaign loans, investigation into impeachment proceedings, Sam Steiger's trial), air quality, and education issues. Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; John Leach, Assistant City Editor, Arizona Republic.