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THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE The oil companies aren't the only ones benefiting from the price spike, says Doug Heller of the Arnold…
Apr 26, 2006Associated Press "Requiring something people cannot afford is not a solution to solving the health care crisis," said Jerry Flanagan, health care…
Apr 26, 2006Withholding Contributions to U.S. Oil Reserve Does Nothing to Stop Oil Company Profiteering
Apr 25, 2006The San Diego Union-Tribune (California) "Of the 60-cent increase in gasoline prices this year, 42 cents is entirely attributable to refiner profits,"…
Apr 25, 2006Agence France Presse The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights in a recent report on California prices -- among the country's highest…
Apr 25, 2006Federal "Association Health Plan" Legislation Would Remove State's Right To Regulate
Apr 25, 2006'Junk Health Care' Bill Would Undercut Strong State Law that Requires Insurers to Take All Applicants
Apr 25, 2006Congress looks to make health insurance more affordable, but some fear legislation might cost consumer protections.Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) The Foundation for…
Apr 24, 2006California Should Not, Could Not Import Massachusetts Law
Apr 24, 2006Connecticut Post (Bridgeport, Connecticut) Exxon Mobil Corp. invested only $10 million last year on direct research on alternative energy while reaping a…
Apr 23, 2006Santa Barbara News-Press (California) One statewide group, the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, on Friday called for the governor and Legislature…
Apr 22, 2006CNN-TV SATURDAY NIGHT (10 PM EST) JAMIE COURT, CONSUMER RIGHTS ADVOCATE: Every time you see the price of gasoline go up at…
Apr 22, 2006Religious and taxpayer groups that sued vow to appeal, but institute's plans may proceed.The Los Angeles Times John Simpson of the Foundation…
Apr 22, 2006Scientists celebrate as agency is ruled constitutional, but opposition groups promise to appeal decisionContra Costa Times (California) While the court battle plays…
Apr 22, 2006'This is all about the refineries making a killing'The Kansas City Star A study by the consumer group FTCR concluded that higher…
Apr 21, 2006Marin Independent Journal (California) The main cause of the price spike is increased profits for oil companies, said petroleum industry consultant Tim…
Apr 21, 2006County's price surge outpaces rest of U.S.The San Diego Union-Tribune Crude oil plays only a small part in the gasoline price surge,…
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