Energy
Potential ballot-box profits raise concern
The Los Angeles Times Yusef Robb, a spokesman for Yes on 87, calls such arguments "a lot of smoke thrown up by…
Nov 3, 2006Consumer Watchdog
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Privacy
Better B-havior;
Once targeted for extinction by city leaders, Measure B re-emerges as a popular move to halt the corrupting influence of money in…
Nov 3, 2006
Privacy
Voter enrichment: Proposition 89 looks to take big money out of politics
Pasadena Weekly Supporters of Proposition 89 -- which would set new limits on campaign contributions and allow candidates to reject private funding…
Nov 2, 2006
Courtroom
CVS to buy top manager of drug plans;
The $21-billion deal for Caremark would create a dominant company in the pharmacy market.The Los Angeles Times The deals have not been…
Nov 2, 2006
Privacy
Schwarzenegger donations top $113 million;
On pace to become California's biggest-ever fundraiserAssociated Press An exhaustive review of campaign finance records by The Associated Press reveals that Schwarzenegger…
Nov 2, 2006
Privacy
Working With Stem Cells? Pay Up;
What the Wisconsin patent stranglehold means for researchers. Can someone own the cells that make up what is important about a human…
Nov 1, 2006
Insurance
End this Stem Cell Racket;
Once the Bush Administration policy is fixed, there's another problem that's at least as large. $400,000 per license to work with stem…
Nov 1, 2006
Energy
Speculation in the Oil Market & The U.S. Midterm Elections
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Nov 1, 2006
Privacy
Measure B revisions draw fire
Pasadena Star-News (California) Carmen Balber, an advocate for The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, noted that the city didn't allow onto…
Oct 30, 2006
Insurance
Angelides vs. Schwarzenegger – The public trust;
Latest ads in governor's race focus on integrity.The Orange County Register (California) When he was elected, Arnold promised to end political games…
Oct 30, 2006
Insurance
California initiative would limit corporate spending;
Corporate contribution limits called ploy, fairSacramento Bee (California) A recent study by the Foundation for Taxpayer Rights, which supports Proposition 89, said…
Oct 29, 2006
Accountability
Lockyer not tough enough for some;
Critics say the attorney general, now running for treasurer, has failed to diligently prosecute corrupt officials. He defends his record.The Los Angeles…
Oct 29, 2006
Energy
Chevron earnings surge to a record;
The oil company posts a profit of $5 billion, boosted by strong sales at the gasoline pump.The Los Angeles Times During the…
Oct 28, 2006
Insurance
‘Orgy’ of spending on political ads — $500 million breaks state record
THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE "The amount of money being spent in 2006 blows away every other record," said Carmen Balber, spokeswoman with…
Oct 27, 2006