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Voters rejected two business-backed measures that would have changed the electric power and auto insurance industries in California. Harvey Rosenfield, the noted…
Jun 9, 2010The outcome was a victory for consumer groups that argued the referendum would effectively legalize surcharges outlawed since the passage of Proposition…
Jun 9, 2010Two other initiatives put on the ballot by major corporations — Proposition 16 requiring voter approval before cities can get into the…
Jun 9, 2010California voters rejected the two initiatives put on Tuesday's ballot by major corporations -- Proposition 16, requiring voter approval before cities can…
Jun 9, 2010“The problem is that the bill relies too much on the idea of ‘notice and consent,’ which really hasn’t worked,” said John…
Jun 8, 2010Consumer Watchdog founder Harvey Rosenfield wrote and lobbied for Proposition 103 in 1988. With its passage, the state regulated auto and homeowners'…
Jun 7, 2010A leading consumer advocate charged Prop. 17’s chief sponsor, Mercury Insurance, of fraudulently suggesting in recent mailers that the Consumer Coalition of…
Jun 7, 2010House Subcommittee Urged to Expand Definition of “Sensitive Information,” Incorporate “Fair Information Practices,” and Require “Opt-in” Procedures for Data Collection WASHINGTON --…
Jun 7, 2010Apple, Google and Facebook, the three companies that helped restore the luster of Silicon Valley's reputation following the dark days of the…
Jun 5, 2010“Insurers are spending millions of dollars to influence the outcome of Tuesday’s election, but most voters don’t know insurance companies are out…
Jun 4, 2010Desperate Mercury Insurance Dumps Another Million into $16 Million Campaign and Distributes Last Minute Mailer from Phony “Consumer Coalition” Santa Monica, CA…
Jun 4, 2010After squaring off as political foes for more than a year, the Obama administration and the health insurance industry have suddenly discovered…
Jun 4, 2010With Google squarely in their sights, Microsoft and advocate group Consumer Watchdog have joined the chorus of voices calling on the government…
Jun 3, 2010Prop. 17 is another special-interest offering. I’m inclined to agree with opponent Harvey Rosenfield, founder of Consumer Watchdog, who says: “When was…
Jun 3, 2010Those opposed to Prop. 17, including groups like Consumer Watchdog, project that the surcharges will leave more motorists, especially low-income residents, driving…
Jun 3, 2010Consumer Watchdog continues to push its case that Google Inc.'s behavior necessitates antitrust scrutiny, releasing a report Wednesday that alleges that the…
Jun 3, 2010Public advocate and longtime Google critic Consumer Watchdog has issued a report alleging that the web giant may have used its search monopoly…
Jun 2, 2010Canada’s move follows confirmation that a U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigation of Google is also underway. The advocacy group Consumer Watchdog requested…
Jun 2, 2010