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Inside Bay Area (California) "Now people are going to be getting reminded by the DMV that they've got a problem with their…
Oct 1, 2006Associated Press Jamie Court, president of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said there are not nearly enough protections in a…
Sep 30, 2006Cable competition opens as governor signs legislationTHE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE However, critics continued to voice objections. They said the new state franchise…
Sep 30, 2006One law will let phone companies compete to sell pay television services. The other aims to cut medication costs for the uninsured.The…
Sep 30, 2006Nation's Second Largest Teachers Union Local Says Prop. 89 Will Benefit Democracy and Working PeoplePR Newswire US
Sep 28, 2006The Post (Ohio) - University Wire The reality is that the American drug industry, a massive business that rakes in billions every…
Sep 27, 2006Among other changes, Prop. 89 would limit corporate spending -- but not that of tribes and trial lawyers -- on ballot measures.The…
Sep 26, 2006The Los Angeles Times "People expected of Arnold Schwarzenegger independent advisors who would bring a fresh perspective," said Doug Heller, executive director…
Sep 25, 2006The San Diego Union-Tribune (California) The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights in Santa Monica believes that manipulation of state gasoline supply…
Sep 24, 2006THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Some consumer advocacy groups were underwhelmed by the state's actions. "A single fine of $200,000 to a company…
Sep 22, 2006The $200,000 penalty is the first in a continuing probe of allegations that the insurer illegally dumped sick patients.The Los Angeles Times…
Sep 22, 2006
Wal-Mart plans to slash the cost of 291 generic drugs to $4 beginning today in Florida.The Los Angeles Times Jamie Court, president…
Sep 22, 2006Plan canceled a policy.Sacramento Bee (California) A consumers group said the penalty was too small to stop the practice. "One $200,000 fine…
Sep 22, 2006Electric Utility Week According to an early August Field Poll, 52% of voters sampled said they would vote for the proposition after…
Sep 21, 2006Measure's foes say nurses group is trying to limit opposition to its future health care strategy.Sacramento Bee (California) "Proposition 89 isn't about…
Sep 20, 2006The health insurer, accused of dumping sick policyholders, says it will alter procedures. Jerry Flanagan, a patient advocate with the Foundation for…
Sep 20, 2006