Energy
Lower Gas Prices Expected to Fuel More Memorial Day Travel
"The fact that oil is over $50 per barrel, much less close to $60, doesn't make sense in a pure supply and…
May 19, 2009Consumer Watchdog
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As President Obama Orders Tough Tailpipe Regulations, Consumer Group Offers ‘A’ to ‘F’ Solutions for Cleaner and Cheaper Transportation
Americans Want Green Solutions But Worry About Costs; Handbook Identifies Wasted Billions, Best Paths Washington, DC -- As President Obama announces new…
May 19, 2009
Energy
46% Spike In Gas Price Just Doesn’t Make Sense
This conjunction of abundant supply and low demand should translate into cheap prices. But that isn't the case right now. “The fact…
May 18, 2009
Privacy
Consumer Class-Action Suits Are On Trial In California
A far-reaching ruling is expected in a case that could apply limits in 2004's Proposition 64 to ads for cigarettes. San Francisco,…
May 18, 2009
Energy
Utilities paid for PUC event
Commissioners Solicited Sponsorships; Ethical Questions Raised Public Utilities Commissioner Gary Hanson solicited money for an energy conference from many of the Midwest…
May 17, 2009
Insurance
Insurers, Including AIG, Spent Nearly $36 Million to Influence Congress
Insurance companies, including American International Group (AIG), spent nearly $36 million in recent years on political contributions to members of Congress, according…
May 16, 2009
Privacy
Google’s New Scourge Strikes A Nerve
In-your-face watchdog gets advice from Microsoft 'people,' interest from Verizon SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Google Inc. has attracted a number of critics…
May 15, 2009
Insurance
Where Will The Money Come From? And Who Will Be Left Out Of Health Reform?
This week, The Economist zoomed in on an issue that the press has overlooked of late: the details of where the money…
May 15, 2009
Healthcare
MSNBC on Healthcare Reform
ED SCHULTZ, HOST: I'm Ed Schultz. Welcome back to THE ED SHOW. Now, remember on Monday when the bigwigs from the insurance…
May 15, 2009
Insurance
State Farm To Cut Auto Rates
State Farm had to be prodded into reducing premiums as much as it did, said Douglas Heller, executive director of Consumer Watchdog,…
May 15, 2009
Insurance
Seeking An Insurance Policy – On Regulation
"The federal government should oversee insurance," U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-PA) said yesterday as he convened another House hearing on how to…
May 15, 2009
Insurance
State Farm To Cut Car Insurance Rates For Calif.
Doug Heller, the executive director of Consumer Watchdog, said State Farm proposed last year to lower auto insurance rates by 3.2 percent…
May 15, 2009
Healthcare
Despite Settlements, Rescission Victims Lack Relief
Rescission Victims Still Lack Coverage, Payments Despite Legal Settlements Advocates who applauded California's effort to reinstate patients said not enough was…
May 14, 2009Sen. Max Baucus: Answer 10 Questions About Mandatory Purchase of Health Insurance Including Why the Public Was Excluded From Today’s Committee Meeting
Washington D.C. -- The U.S. Senate Finance Committee, in closed-door health care discussions today, must answer ten questions about how its plan…
May 14, 2009Insurers Contributed $35.7 Million To Members of Congress Since 2005
Auto, home, business and life insurance companies contributed $35,743,017 million to members of Congress during the last two election cycles, according to…
May 14, 2009
Privacy
Google Openness Is A Closed Door — Open Source Versus An Open Mind
When Google meets with Congressional staffers, hoping to convince US lawmakers that it's nothing but good for the world, the web giant…
May 13, 2009
Privacy
Is Google Insurmountable?
After Google unveiled new features to its search results yesterday, one analyst is saying that the company’s leadership position has become virtually…
May 13, 2009
Privacy
Google, Intel, Others Face Resurgence in Antitrust Interest, Actions
As Google’s gadfly, Consumer Watchdog has noted that the company developed a presentation trying to argue that antitrust concerns are unreasonable and…
May 12, 2009