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The Today Show (NBC-TV National) OKWU: But industry watchdogs say the oil companies are gouging consumers by indirectly controlling the supply. Ms.…
May 3, 2007The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) While the panel is only advisory, John Simpson of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said…
May 3, 2007Oil Companies Sever Link Between Oil Prices and Pump Prices; Result is Bottom-Line Bonanza, Says Group
May 3, 2007A patent ruling has delivered a serious blow to one US state's hopes of a biotechnology boomNature "A serious, public policy discussion…
May 2, 2007The Wall Street Journal Consumer groups already have started complaining about the recent rise in gasoline prices and are urging politicians to…
May 2, 2007Wisconsin Technology Network "The consensus generally was that the federal circuit court had swung too far in the direction of patent holders,"…
May 2, 2007California's average hits $3.359 for a gallon of regular. Many analysts blame the run-up on a string of refinery woes.Los Angeles Times…
May 1, 2007Supreme Court affirms basis of patent objectionMilwaukee Sentinel-Journal (Wisconsin) "We thought what James Thomson did was obvious when we filed the challenges,…
May 1, 2007Last Year's Record Is Shattered at $3.40 for Regular in CA; New U.S. Mark Is Cents Away
Apr 30, 2007Milwaukee Business Journal The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights and the Public Patent Foundation, of New York, challenged the WARF patents…
Apr 30, 2007Gov's Plan Makes Early Retirement Unlikely, Raises Costs for Retirees
Apr 30, 2007Associated Press The governor denies any link between the donation and the television appearance, but some political watchdog groups are skeptical. "He's…
Apr 29, 2007Earnings jump 18% at San Ramon company even as crude oil prices slump in 1st quarterThe San Francisco Chronicle In other words,…
Apr 28, 2007Key stem-cell patents of varsity cancelled -- recognition for work by Prof. Bongso, othersThe Straits Times (Singapore) What led to the recent…
Apr 28, 2007Falling imports, strong demand, insufficient capacity all blamed.The Kansas City Star Judy Dugan, research director for the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer…
Apr 28, 2007Earnings of $4.72 billion up 18% in 1st qtr despite dip in revenues and $150 million Richmond refinery outage.Contra Costa Times (California)…
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