Energy
Prices at pump likely to fall more;
But probably not as fast as oil pricesUSA TODAY Judy Dugan of The Foundation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights calls the small…
Jan 16, 2007Consumer Watchdog
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Insurance
Claims Under Fire;
The future of embryonic stem cell research in the U.S. may hinge on the current review of key patentsChemical & Engineering News…
Jan 15, 2007
Insurance
Bricks Fly At Schwarzenegger’s Universal Health Proposals
National Underwriter - Life & Health/Financial Services Edition In addition to letting insurers raise rates at will, the Schwarzenegger proposal would set…
Jan 15, 2007
Energy
COPACABANA LAWMAKING IS SUSPECT
The Daily News of Los Angeles It's to be expected that every politician on the junket would deny that this amounted to…
Jan 14, 2007FOIA Demand Questions SEC Chair’s Ties to Former Client and Enron Banker, Merrill Lynch;
Wall Street Firm Asked SEC to Intervene Against Defrauded Enron Investors
Jan 12, 2007
Privacy
Patently problematic disputes;
A US firm's copyrights on stem cells pose a serious issue for researchers, reportsThe Australian Concern has reached fever pitch in the…
Jan 11, 2007
Insurance
Concerns on governor’s health care plan;
Some advocates fear rising costs could be shifted to consumersThe San Francisco Chronicle "Consumers don't want to be forced to buy something…
Jan 11, 2007Gov’s Health Plan Must Provide New Rules Limiting Insurer Waste To Ensure Affordability;
Rate Reviews That Saved Homeowners Nearly $500 Million in Recent Weeks Should Apply Equally to Health Insurance, Group Says
Jan 10, 2007
Insurance
States take lead in pressing for health policies for all residents
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa) Occupations also could prompt rejection. Some insurers reject police officers and firefighters, making it difficult to recruit self-employed…
Jan 10, 2007
Privacy
Assembly speaker generous with raises
Sacramento Bee (California) Doug Heller, executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said legislative staff jobs should not be…
Jan 10, 2007
Healthcare
GOV. OFFERS BOLD PRESCRIPTION — $12-BILLION PROPOSAL
All Californians would be required to carry medical insurance. Critics include doctors, hospitals, insurers and some legislators.The Los Angeles Times Because so…
Jan 9, 2007
Insurance
Plan to ensure health coverage could raise costs;
Guaranteeing insurance for even the sickest individuals could raise premiums for everyone.The Los Angeles Times Consumer advocates said they would push for…
Jan 9, 2007
Insurance
Perata appointments draw criticism
Contra Costa Times (California) Doug Heller, executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said the appointments were "a political…
Jan 9, 2007
Insurance
California plans to make health insurance available to almost everyone in the state
CBS-TV National Evening News Mr. JAMIE COURT (Foundation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights): The problem I have is he's also forcing every…
Jan 9, 2007Schwarzenegger Health Plan’s Success Depends On Whether Average Californians Can Afford It;
Insurer Reforms Must Be Strengthened, Not Watered Down, Says Group
Jan 8, 2007
Healthcare
Health Insurance for All Californians;
Governor Schwarzenegger wants all Californians required to buy health insurance. Health plans would prohibit insurance companies from rejecting applicants for age or…
Jan 8, 2007Internal Documents Show Insurers Won’t Sell Health Policies to Cops, Firefighters, Expectant Dads, Allergy & Acne Sufferers, etc.;
Schwarzenegger, Himself Uninsurable, Should Force CA Insurers To Sell To All Patients
Jan 8, 2007
Insurance
Report: Health insurers deny policies over jobs, medications
Associated Press Consumer advocates say such policies are too restrictive. "This isn't cherry picking; this is ignoring whole orchards of people," said…
Jan 8, 2007