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But the study focused on underlying market forces affecting prices, not whether there was manipulation by oil companies.Associated Press A consumer group…
Aug 16, 2006Unveils Channel89.org Webcast: Camera Crew at Political Fundraisers Expose Special Interest Influence in Capitol, Need for Prop 89
Aug 16, 2006State report says that oil companies didn't withhold suppliesTHE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Consumer advocates greeted the report with scorn. They compared the…
Aug 16, 2006Consumer advocates immediately branded study as apology for oil industryThe Los Angeles Times Jamie Court, president of the Foundation for Taxpayer and…
Aug 16, 2006The Wall Street Journal Critics, however, consider it unseemly for a state agency to solicit private donations and worry that such contributions…
Aug 16, 2006Consumer Group Declares A Repeat of Energy Crisis & Says Schwarzenegger Should Not Be Soft On Refiners
Aug 16, 2006The LookOut/SurfSantaMonica.com (Santa Monica, CA) "If you do place this on the ballot, we'll make sure the public knows this is a…
Aug 15, 2006Largest HMO gearing up for HSAs, expansionModern Healthcare Some consumer advocacy groups, however, dismissed the size of the fine as a mere…
Aug 14, 2006Governor Schwarzenegger announced recently he would be leading a business delegation to India to drum up biz with California. The...
Aug 14, 2006The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina) Groups like the nonprofit Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights have railed against rebate programs, saying some…
Aug 13, 2006Last Hope for Effective State Oversight May Be Dumped, Group Warns
Aug 11, 2006Inside Bay Area (California) "The decision is a very, very powerful statement in support of Commissioner Garamendi's rules," said Doug Heller, executive…
Aug 11, 2006HMO agrees to pay record fine, make charitable donationTHE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Some Kaiser critics questioned the size of the fine, which…
Aug 11, 2006Schwarzenegger-controlled campaign committees have now raked in more than $96.7 million. Lately the construction and development industry has been sending over dump…
Aug 11, 2006Associated Press Soaring profits have also opened BP up to much criticism over why it hasn't dedicated ample funds toward safety and…
Aug 10, 2006Court Ruling Would Maintain Good Driver Protections Adopted by Insurance Commissioner Garamendi
Aug 9, 2006The Sacramento Bee Doug Heller, executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights in Santa Monica, called the insurance industry's…
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