Santa Monica Politicians Vote to Allow Political Kickbacks, Attempt to Overturn Anti-Corruption Law at the Ballot
Pasadena Politicians Expand Protections In Identical Ethics Law
Aug 9, 2006Consumer Watchdog
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Privacy
Naked Politics: Democratic sleaze and the Clean Money campaign
LA Weekly (California) The argument against the measure (Prop 89) is that one way or another Big Money is going to find…
Aug 9, 2006
Insurance
Insurance rate cuts? Here’s the lowdown;
New state measures would downplay ZIP Codes and focus on motorists' driving. Generally, that's good news for L.A., bad for Bishop.The Los…
Aug 9, 2006
In The News
The Political Clout of California’s Nurses
All Things Considered - National Public Radio (NPR) Last year, their association took on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and helped crush his ballot…
Aug 9, 2006
Insurance
Angelides calls Schwarzenegger big-time pal of business
The San Francisco Chronicle Angelides said Schwarzenegger has gone from advocating reform to becoming one the biggest abusers of the campaign finance…
Aug 9, 2006
Privacy
SM gives anti-corruption law ‘the cold shoulder’
Pasadena Weekly "Santa Monica used to be regarded as the far-out municipality, especially with its resistance to development and all that, and…
Aug 8, 2006
Insurance
Stronger than ‘Oaks’?
Council set to debate initiative that aims to clarify campaign contribution lawThe Santa Monica Daily Press "What the council proposal does is…
Aug 8, 2006
Energy
Oilfield Closure to Hit Pumps;
A shutdown in Alaska will affect refiners in Western states, but it's not clear how badly. Pessimists say gas could reach $4…
Aug 8, 2006
Energy
A costly hitch in the pipeline;
Corrosion will force lengthy shutdown in Alaska; more pain at the pump seen as early as this weekThe San Diego Union-Tribune The…
Aug 8, 2006
Privacy
Tax Dodgers for Schwarzenegger
The Gov shares one key value with his big money backers -- they don't like taxes. Some of Arnold's billionaire contributors have…
Aug 8, 2006Pipeline Loss Means Big Pain at the Pump, Even Bigger Oil Co. Profits, Group Says;
BP's Alaska Shutdown Follows Maintenance Cutbacks as Profits Boomed; Consumers Pay the Price
Aug 7, 2006
Healthcare
Transparency has its limits;
Questions arise about why the transparency-preaching Blues association is getting quiet about its members' fiscal resultsModern Healthcare Critics say that to avoid…
Aug 7, 2006
Privacy
The Spielbergs, Not the Seniors
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are no doubt glowing today over the front page...
Aug 7, 2006Campaign Reform on Chopping Block in Santa Monica: Council Plan Would Overturn Voter-Approved Ethics Law
Council "Didn't Even Consider" Real Reform Approved in Pasadena
Aug 4, 2006
Privacy
Angelides Backs Public Financing of Campaigns;
The Democrat, who is running for governor, defies key supporters and endorses Prop. 89.The Los Angeles Times The decision to endorse Proposition…
Aug 4, 2006
Energy
Angelides puts money on public election finance;
Support could rile candidate's major union contributorsTHE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Jamie Court, president of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, also…
Aug 4, 2006
Privacy
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: HYPOCRISY – THY NAME IS ARNOLD
US Fed News Since announcing his appearance on the Tonight Show, Arnold has raised $94,440,043 according to the Foundation for Taxpayers and…
Aug 3, 2006
Energy
Angelides endorses campaign-finance reform
The San Jose Mercury News (California) The initiative (Prop 89) is supported by the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, which has…
Aug 3, 2006