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While promising no immediate relief from record-high gas prices, Congress is poised to pass an energy bill that could have far-reaching implications…
Jul 29, 2005The Orange County mortgage giant allots $325 million to end an inquiry into allegations of loan abuses. The firm has denied wrongdoing.Los…
Jul 29, 2005SoCal program may save 40% on medicines with buying pool.Fresno Bee Both the Los Angeles and Fresno proposals are being put together…
Jul 29, 2005ProCare Blog Will Californians be able to get the Governator and regulators to investigate whether WellPoint, parent company of Blue Cross California,…
Jul 29, 2005Business Insurance Magazine Those who visit the Web site, www.consumerwatchdog.org/healthcare/PigPeople/ , can sign a petition urging state lawmakers to enact legislation making…
Jul 28, 2005CFO.com The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights reportedly criticized Cox's testimony about his work in the 1980s as a private lawyer…
Jul 28, 2005Los Angeles Times Consumer advocates said the increased profit showed that WellPoint made patients rather than shareholders pay for combining the companies,…
Jul 28, 2005The Washington Times State requirements for coverage of services like diabetes treatments and breast-cancer screenings could be eliminated under the health plans,…
Jul 27, 2005Most U.S. hospitals have never filed a report with the databank that records doctor suspensions; critics say it's time for a new…
Jul 25, 2005
Marketplace President Bush has nominated Chris Cox to head the SEC. Never mind that Cox has one of the worst anti-consumer records…
Jul 22, 2005Facility is in transition, they sayVentura County Star "The problems at Simi Valley Hospital are emblematic of problems across the board in…
Jul 22, 2005Associated Press "If this is not a violation of the law - which it might be - it's certainly a violation of…
Jul 21, 2005The San Diego Union-Tribune "We are looking at a system where a very small number of companies control the health insurance market…
Jul 18, 2005The governor's climb to fame was closely connected to the supplement industry and its magazines.Sacramento Bee "By working for the magazines, Arnold…
Jul 17, 2005Schwarzenegger relents amid controversy over lucrative pay and potential conflict of interestThe San Francisco Chronicle "Schwarzenegger did something he absolutely had to…
Jul 17, 2005Sacramento Bee "It's justice in name. I don't think California ratepayers will actually feel much financial relief from the settlement," said Doug…
Jul 17, 2005www.nabeepchen.com If you've been screwed by health insurance, can't afford it, have a policy that sucks, or just want to laugh, take…
Jul 16, 2005
CNN-TV INSIDE POLITICS DOUGLAS HELLER, FOUNDATION FOR TAXPAYER/CONSUMER RIGHTS: Governor Schwarzenegger has been secretly taking in millions without telling the public.
Jul 16, 2005