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Voter enrichment: Proposition 89 looks to take big money out of politics

Pasadena Weekly Supporters of Proposition 89 -- which would set new limits on campaign contributions and allow candidates to reject private funding…

CVS to buy top manager of drug plans;

The $21-billion deal for Caremark would create a dominant company in the pharmacy market.The Los Angeles Times The deals have not been…

Schwarzenegger donations top $113 million;

On pace to become California's biggest-ever fundraiserAssociated Press An exhaustive review of campaign finance records by The Associated Press reveals that Schwarzenegger…

Corporate Welfare Is What Cheats Voters, Say Prop 89 Supporters;

Ad Blitz Conceals the Real Stakes in Clean Elections

Investors, Like Consumers, See Politics in Pre-Election Oil and Gasoline Pricing;

Securities Analyst Says Buy Oil Stocks, Futures Before the Post-Election Price Rise

Working With Stem Cells? Pay Up;

What the Wisconsin patent stranglehold means for researchers. Can someone own the cells that make up what is important about a human…

End this Stem Cell Racket;

Once the Bush Administration policy is fixed, there's another problem that's at least as large. $400,000 per license to work with stem…

Speculation in the Oil Market & The U.S. Midterm Elections

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Oil Companies’ Record 3rd Quarter Profit Reports Omitted “October Surprise” Profit Drop;

Matches Gasoline-Pricing Pattern of Two Previous Election Years Santa Monica, CA -- The recent sharp drop in gasoline prices from this year's…

Measure B revisions draw fire

Pasadena Star-News (California) Carmen Balber, an advocate for The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, noted that the city didn't allow onto…

Comparing Retail Gas Pump & Crude Oil Prices in Election Years

October Gas Pump Price Profit Indicator In Election Years

October Gas Pump Prices in Election Years

Angelides vs. Schwarzenegger – The public trust;

Latest ads in governor's race focus on integrity.The Orange County Register (California) When he was elected, Arnold promised to end political games…

Consumer Advocates Call on HMO Regulator to Release Records of HMO Merger;

Charges that Schwarzenegger Administration Pre-approved Merger of Top Campaign Contributor Must be Delved

California initiative would limit corporate spending;

Corporate contribution limits called ploy, fairSacramento Bee (California) A recent study by the Foundation for Taxpayer Rights, which supports Proposition 89, said…

Lockyer not tough enough for some;

Critics say the attorney general, now running for treasurer, has failed to diligently prosecute corrupt officials. He defends his record.The Los Angeles…

Chevron earnings surge to a record;

The oil company posts a profit of $5 billion, boosted by strong sales at the gasoline pump.The Los Angeles Times During the…