California Consumer Group Challenges Allstate’s Proposed $100 Million Homeowners Insurance Rate Hike;
Allstate Wants To Raise Rates In Order To Obtain 24% Profit
Sep 29, 2006Consumer Watchdog
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United Teachers Los Angeles Endorses Prop. 89;
Nation's Second Largest Teachers Union Local Says Prop. 89 Will Benefit Democracy and Working PeoplePR Newswire US
Sep 28, 2006
Privacy
Drug costs can be remedied by price limitation
The Post (Ohio) - University Wire The reality is that the American drug industry, a massive business that rakes in billions every…
Sep 27, 2006
Insurance
Taking Aim at California Election Funding
Among other changes, Prop. 89 would limit corporate spending -- but not that of tribes and trial lawyers -- on ballot measures.The…
Sep 26, 2006
Insurance
Greasing the Wheels of Government
Just after being busted last week by the state for ripping off consumers by doing unnecessary work on their cars, EZ Lube…
Sep 26, 2006
Insurance
Insurers Liking the Coverage of Schwarzenegger’s Policies
The Los Angeles Times "People expected of Arnold Schwarzenegger independent advisors who would bring a fresh perspective," said Doug Heller, executive director…
Sep 25, 2006
Energy
Gasoline prices fall 13 cents this week
The San Diego Union-Tribune (California) The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights in Santa Monica believes that manipulation of state gasoline supply…
Sep 24, 2006
Insurance
State fines Blue Cross $200,000
THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Some consumer advocacy groups were underwhelmed by the state's actions. "A single fine of $200,000 to a company…
Sep 22, 2006
Healthcare
Blue Cross Faces Fine for Voiding Policy;
The $200,000 penalty is the first in a continuing probe of allegations that the insurer illegally dumped sick patients.The Los Angeles Times…
Sep 22, 2006
Courtroom
Prescription for Price Cuts;
Wal-Mart plans to slash the cost of 291 generic drugs to $4 beginning today in Florida.The Los Angeles Times Jamie Court, president…
Sep 22, 2006Court Gives OK to Consumer Lawsuit Against Nextel for Billing Rip-Offs;
Case Against Nextel Stems From Cell Phone Giant's 2003 Decision to End Itemized Billing, Conceal Charges for Phony Messages
Sep 22, 2006
Insurance
State fines Blue Cross $200,000;
Plan canceled a policy.Sacramento Bee (California) A consumers group said the penalty was too small to stop the practice. "One $200,000 fine…
Sep 22, 2006Special Interests in Action: The Movie
Prop 89 Group Goes Undercover in Capitol, Films Lobbyist Frenzy
Sep 21, 2006