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Consumer Watchdog’s 25th Anniversary Review Video
A look back at Consumer Watchdog's first 25 years of consumer advocacy and a review of the impending battles to come.
Jun 7, 2011Consumer Watchdog
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John Burton introduces Joe Cotchett at Consumer Watchdog’s 2011 Rage For Justice Awards
John Burton introduces Joe Cotchett at Consumer Watchdog's 2011 Rage For Justice Awards
Jun 7, 2011
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Benjamin Bratt introduces Tom Steyer at Consumer Watchdog’s 2011 Rage For Justice Awards
Benjamin Bratt introduces Tom Steyer at Consumer Watchdog's 2011 Rage For Justice Awards
Jun 7, 2011
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Introduction Video for Hilda Sarkisyan at the 2011 Rage For Justice Awards
Introduction Video for Hilda Sarkisyan's induction into the Consumer Advocate Hall of Fame at Consumer Watchdog's 2011 Rage For Justice Awards
Jun 7, 2011
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Dana Christensen’s Introduction Video at the 2011 Rage For Justice Awards
Introduction Video for Dana Christensen's induction into the Consumer Advocate Hall of Fame at Consumer Watchdog's 2011 Rage For Justice Awards
Jun 7, 2011
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Hilda Sarkisyan’s Speech at the 2011 Rage For Justice Awards
Hilda Sarkisyan's Speech at Consumer Watchdog's 2011 Rage For Justice Awards. Hilda was inducted into our Consumer Activist Hall of Fame.
Jun 7, 2011
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Dana Christensen’s Speech at the 2011 Rage For Justice Awards
Dana Christensen's Speech at Consumer Watchdog's 2011 Rage For Justice Awards. Dana was inducted into our Consumer Activist Hall of Fame.
Jun 7, 2011
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California Assembly Bill AB 52 considers controlling health insurance
In the past year, two of California's major health insurance companies have announced double-digit rate increases; both were scaled back under enormous…
Jun 2, 2011
Insurance Commissioner Jones Announces Substantial Decrease In Homeowners Insurance Rates By USAA
Cross-posted from California Department of Insurance: Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones today announced a substantial decrease in homeowner insurance rates by USAA. The recent approval…
Jun 1, 2011
In The Courtroom
DIRECTV Ripoff Lawsuit, Challenging $480 Cancellation Fee, Moves Forward
At a hearing on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, DIRECTV customers who were charged cancellation fees of as much as $480 – even…
Apr 12, 2011
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CA Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones Discusses Need For Regulating Health Insurance Premiums
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones discusses the need for regulating health insurance premiums, and how Prop 103 - which regulates car and…
Apr 5, 2011
Privacy
Our Top Priorities For The Revolution — Let Us Know What You Think
Revolutions in America start in the streets and end with changes in corporate boardrooms, in Capitol hearing rooms and at the ballot…
Mar 9, 2011
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CA State Lawmaker’s Ties To Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California is going to raise their rates by an outrageous 59% in less than three months. KABC-TV reports that…
Feb 7, 2011
Insurance
Judge Grants Farmers Customer the Right to Challenge Class Action Settlement
Over the objections of the insurance companies and attorneys for the plaintiffs, Superior Court Judge William F. Highberger granted a Farmers customer’s…
Feb 5, 2011
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KGOTV — Rally At Blue Shield Headquarters Results In 60 Day Delay Of Rate Hikes
Coverage of the February 1st rally at Blue Shield headquarters in San Francisco by the local ABC station. As KGO reported:
Feb 2, 2011
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ABC 7: Animated Talking Billboard In D.C. Illustrating Google CEO’s Need To Answer To Congress
Coverage from DC of our mobile advertising van making its way across the city showing the animated satire "Mr. Schmidt Goes To…
Jan 27, 2011
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Mr. Schmidt Goes to Washington
This new animated satire, “Mr. Schmidt Goes to Washington,” -- the sequel to Consumer Watchdog’s popular “Don’t Be Evil?” video -- will…
Jan 25, 2011