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Full of Gas
Californians are paying more for gasoline than motorists anywhere in the nation and there's no good reason for it. That's what the…
Jun 15, 2006How Much for That Loophole in the Window?
Arnold blasted budget season fundraising during the recall campaign, declaring it "inherently suspect for politicians to be taking money from lobbyists while…
Jun 14, 2006Letter to CA Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez Re: Opposition to AB 2987
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Jun 13, 2006Consumer Group Proposes Plan For Fair Pricing In Stem Cell Ownership Rules;
Urges Strengthened Regulations With Role for Attorney General
Jun 12, 2006Gov. Romney, in San Diego, touts Mass. insurance law;
Critics say law doesn't fit in CaliforniaThe San Diego Union-Tribune Some critics of the law say it creates a new pool of…
Jun 9, 2006Anti-Gouging Bill Targets Big Oil Firms;
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, 2006Biotech exec’s contribution called conflict;
FIRM WILL SEEK FUNDING FROM STEM-CELL INSTITUTEThe San Jose Mercury News John Simpson of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said…
Jun 9, 2006The Real Test for Arnold 2.0
Arnold is basking in the glow of reviews of his bi-partisan rebirth, but the real test for Schwarzenegger is coming soon. Is…
Jun 9, 2006Schwarzenegger’s Drug Money Tops $1 million
Jun 8, 2006Institute’s chairman raps senator for bill;
Klein'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, 2006Insurance Industry’s Extortion Campaign Fails
Jun 7, 2006Green Sonja
The gov launches a tour of the state today -- in a green bus wrapped with snow-capped California mountain vistas -- hoping…
Jun 7, 2006Calif. Demands Answers On Oil Prices
CBS News (National) "They (big oil) intentionally short the market using exporting or control of the refinery production," says Tim Hamilton, a…
Jun 7, 2006Policy of success for director of Marsh & McLennan in San Diego
The 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, 2006Healthcare Costs Spur Calls for Limits on Profits;
State officials target insurers' use of funds as the debate turns from services to finances.The Los Angeles Times Health insurance premiums have…
Jun 2, 2006Tobacco Helps Fund Anti-Tobacco Ad;
The flier accuses tax board hopeful Judy Chu, a staunch foe of the industry, of being soft on the issue. Rival says…
Jun 2, 2006