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Legislation would make it easier for the governor and attorney general to counter market manipulators as gasoline prices climb.The Los Angeles Times…
Jun 9, 2006FIRM WILL SEEK FUNDING FROM STEM-CELL INSTITUTEThe San Jose Mercury News John Simpson of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said…
Jun 9, 2006Arnold is basking in the glow of reviews of his bi-partisan rebirth, but the real test for Schwarzenegger is coming soon. Is…
Jun 9, 2006Klein's letter draws reaction over politicsThe San Diego Union-Tribune "This is certainly not something that is appropriate for the chairman of the…
Jun 8, 2006The gov launches a tour of the state today -- in a green bus wrapped with snow-capped California mountain vistas -- hoping…
Jun 7, 2006CBS News (National) "They (big oil) intentionally short the market using exporting or control of the refinery production," says Tim Hamilton, a…
Jun 7, 2006The San Diego Union-Tribune Industry critics say insurers are overstating the weather's impact on insurance in order to raise rates. "It's a…
Jun 6, 2006State officials target insurers' use of funds as the debate turns from services to finances.The Los Angeles Times Health insurance premiums have…
Jun 2, 2006The flier accuses tax board hopeful Judy Chu, a staunch foe of the industry, of being soft on the issue. Rival says…
Jun 2, 2006Senator, oversight panel often at oddsThe San Diego Union-Tribune While the senator should get credit for influencing institute policy, there have been…
Jun 2, 2006Initiative czar morphs into a criticSacramento Bee By our measure, Ortiz's bill doesn't go far enough. It doesn't require scientists reviewing multimillion-dollar…
Jun 2, 2006Legislators ignore the governor's warning on automatic increases. The measures are passed amid a flurry of votes cast before deadline.The Los Angeles…
Jun 2, 2006Also passed is a bill limiting Valley homes in floodplains.Sacramento Bee Jamie Court, president of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights,…
Jun 1, 2006The San Jose Mercury News California's stem-cell agency needs to do all it can to ensure there are no scandals like the…
Jun 1, 2006Tom Umberg has raised and spent more money than Lou Correa to win the Democratic nomination in the 34th Senate District, but…
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