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Marketplace Radio Program (American Public Media) Commentator and consumer advocate Jamie Court says there IS evidence that oil companies intentionally influence gas-price…
Jan 2, 2007Marketplace Radio Program (American Public Media) Commentator and consumer advocate Jamie Court says there IS evidence that oil companies intentionally influence gas-price…
Jan 2, 2007Nature Biotechnology (Volume 25, No. 1 - Jan. 2007) One approach that has been taken to escape WARF's IP clutches is to…
Jan 1, 2007Minor ailments can thwart applicants for individual policies.The Los Angeles Times Jerry Flanagan, an advocate with the Foundation for Consumer and Taxpayer…
Dec 31, 2006This year's high costs contribute to declineThe San Diego Union-Tribune Consumer advocates say the shallow storage capacity and the failure to more…
Dec 30, 2006Stars and donors with state business ponied up $1.35 million so far.Sacramento Bee (California) On Friday, four more "Gold Sponsors," or those…
Dec 30, 2006The San Jose Mercury News (California) The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, a frequent critic of Schwarzenegger's $100-million-and-counting fundraising apparatus, derides…
Dec 29, 2006States lead latest charge in effort to solve crisis over medical coverageThe San Francisco Chronicle Mandating that individuals and employers buy into…
Dec 29, 2006Contra Costa Times (California) If pro-business Democrats stand in the way of pro-consumer legislation, Democrats won't be distinguishable from Republicans, said consumer…
Dec 29, 2006National Public Radio (NPR) - Morning Edition Some Schwarzenegger watchers think the biggest obstacle to healthcare reform won't be Republicans or Democrats…
Dec 28, 2006Farmers to slash premium fees in 2007, leading to significant savings for owners and rentersContra Costa Times (California) Some consumer groups say…
Dec 28, 2006The San Francisco Examiner CIRM is also to be commended for creating a strategic plan in 2006 that will guide spending decisions…
Dec 28, 2006State motorists paid an average of $2.81 a gallon this year. 2007 may not bring much relief.The Los Angeles Times The California…
Dec 27, 2006LAWMAKER DUO SAYS IT'S WORKThe Daily News of Los Angeles The Santa Monica-based Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights obtained itineries and…
Dec 27, 2006The insurer's proposed 12% to 15% reduction in premiums would apply to most of its 1.3 million customers in California.The Los Angeles…
Dec 27, 2006Comparison of Two States Shows Clean-Air Regulations Aren't To Blame
Dec 27, 2006The San Francisco Chronicle Jerry Flanagan, spokesman for the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, pointed out that the Núñez plan does…
Dec 22, 2006State Assembly speaker says more employers should help pay for medical insurance.The Los Angeles Times Jerry Flanagan, health director with the Santa…
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