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Among other changes, Prop. 89 would limit corporate spending -- but not that of tribes and trial lawyers -- on ballot measures.The…
Sep 26, 2006Just after being busted last week by the state for ripping off consumers by doing unnecessary work on their cars, EZ Lube…
Sep 26, 2006The Los Angeles Times "People expected of Arnold Schwarzenegger independent advisors who would bring a fresh perspective," said Doug Heller, executive director…
Sep 25, 2006The San Diego Union-Tribune (California) The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights in Santa Monica believes that manipulation of state gasoline supply…
Sep 24, 2006THE 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, 2006The $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, 2006Wal-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, 2006Case Against Nextel Stems From Cell Phone Giant's 2003 Decision to End Itemized Billing, Conceal Charges for Phony Messages
Sep 22, 2006Plan 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, 2006Prop 89 Group Goes Undercover in Capitol, Films Lobbyist Frenzy
Sep 21, 2006Amount is Less Than Total Blue Cross Political Contributions to Governor, Notes GroupÂ
Sep 21, 2006Electric Utility Week According to an early August Field Poll, 52% of voters sampled said they would vote for the proposition after…
Sep 21, 2006Technology giant and Big-Brother-emulator Hewlett-Packard just gave Arnold another $25K. That moves the snoopiest firm in Silicon Valley up to #31 on…
Sep 21, 2006Measure's foes say nurses group is trying to limit opposition to its future health care strategy.Sacramento Bee (California) "Proposition 89 isn't about…
Sep 20, 2006The health insurer, accused of dumping sick policyholders, says it will alter procedures. Jerry Flanagan, a patient advocate with the Foundation for…
Sep 20, 2006Visalia Times-Delta (California) Gov. Schwarzenegger says he favors health insurance for the people of California, but one has to wonder what he…
Sep 18, 2006Arizona experience mixed as California considers Prop. 89The San Francisco Chronicle By any measure, the 1998 initiative has taken plenty of special…
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