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Pasadena Weekly Supporters of Proposition 89 -- which would set new limits on campaign contributions and allow candidates to reject private funding…
Nov 2, 2006
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, 2006On 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, 2006What the Wisconsin patent stranglehold means for researchers. Can someone own the cells that make up what is important about a human…
Nov 1, 2006Once 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, 2006Click here to view the report.Price of Oil.org
Nov 1, 2006Pasadena 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, 2006Latest 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, 2006Corporate contribution limits called ploy, fairSacramento Bee (California) A recent study by the Foundation for Taxpayer Rights, which supports Proposition 89, said…
Oct 29, 2006Critics say the attorney general, now running for treasurer, has failed to diligently prosecute corrupt officials. He defends his record.The Los Angeles…
Oct 29, 2006The oil company posts a profit of $5 billion, boosted by strong sales at the gasoline pump.The Los Angeles Times During the…
Oct 28, 2006THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE "The amount of money being spent in 2006 blows away every other record," said Carmen Balber, spokeswoman with…
Oct 27, 2006He worked on OK for acquisition by group he invested inTHE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Jerry Flanagan, of the Foundation for Taxpayers and…
Oct 27, 2006Kevin Donohue defends his role in reviewing a buyout while owning UnitedHealth stock.The Los Angeles Times Consumer advocates said Donohue seemed particularly…
Oct 26, 2006