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The Fax Machine: Technology That Refuses to Die
The New York Times "(Junk faxers) can steal a lot of paper from recipients who don't even want to get their ads,"…
Mar 27, 2005Consumer Watchdog
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MORE STATES CUTTING DEALS FOR A SLICE OF HOLLYWOOD
The Boston Globe "Giving tax breaks to the film industry, to (Arnold's) pals in the entertainment industry, just doesn't measure up," said…
Mar 27, 2005
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Campaign industry hits the jackpot;
Is the blizzard of initiatives drowning out public's voice?The San Francisco Chronicle Jamie Court, President of FTCR, a consumer advocate foundation in…
Mar 27, 2005
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Lawyers, drug companies huddle;
Talks aim at a truce over initiative campaigns that would hurt pocketbooks of both interest groups.Sacramento Bee Despite the talks, a union-backed…
Mar 25, 2005
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New Documentary Film Reveals Inside Story Behind Enron Debacle;
ENRON: The Smartest Guys in the RoomSpecial Ops Media The film comes to a harrowing dénouement as we hear Enron traders' own…
Mar 24, 2005
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State to weigh Safeco quake-insurance rate hike;
The insurer wants to increase its typical premiums by 30 percent, to $762 annually.The Orange County Register No date is set for…
Mar 23, 2005
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Battle over cheaper drugs may hit ballot
The San Diego Union-Tribune A battle between consumer groups and the pharmaceutical industry over cheaper prescription drugs is threatening to escape the…
Mar 23, 2005
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Schwarzenegger Criticized for Fund-Raising
Associated Press "This (Arnold) is Gray Davis on steroids," said Jamie Court, president of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, a…
Mar 22, 2005California Consumer Group Challenges Massive Earthquake Insurance Rate Hike Proposed by Safeco
30% Rate Hike Faces Mandatory Proposition 103 Hearing at Department of Insurance
Mar 21, 2005
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Measure targets unions’ money
The initiative would require public workers' consent to use their dues for political purposesSacramento Bee According to the Foundation for Taxpayer and…
Mar 20, 2005
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California Blue Cross offers different approach to health insurance coverage to young people
CBS-TV Evening News Mr. JAMIE COURT: The insurance company has you going and coming. If you're healthy, they'll keep taking your money…
Mar 20, 2005
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New council members serve on school boards
Pasadena Star-News (Pasadena, CA) "When somebody is voting to provide a service or voting on the expenditure of city taxpayer dollars, are…
Mar 19, 2005
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Some lawmakers invite trouble with fund-raiser notices;
Capitol Watchdog -- investigating state governmentThe Orange County Register (California) "(Politicians usually) never publicize that there could be any policy involvement in…
Mar 18, 2005
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RICHMAN BACKS VILLARAIGOSA;
CHALLENGER, HAHN TUSSLE OVER $15 MILLION MOVIE-SUBSIDY PROPOSALThe Daily News of Los Angeles Doug Heller, executive director of the nonprofit Foundation for…
Mar 18, 2005
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Political group criticised for outsourcing work to India
The Press Trust of India A political action group supporting US state of California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger reform proposals has come under…
Mar 17, 2005
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Shooting star;
Beatty takes aim at SchwarzeneggerSan Francisco Chronicle Warren Beatty delivered the warning shot at the annual Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights…
Mar 16, 2005
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Democratic Race for California Governor in ’06 Starts Early
The New York Times Mr. Beatty received an award Friday night from a group that has been among Mr. Schwarzenegger's biggest detractors,…
Mar 16, 2005
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Commentary: Room Without a View at the Plaza
Los Angeles Times What do these millionaires get out of those dinners with the governor? Are they really paying $10,000 and $20,000…
Mar 16, 2005