Energy
Soaring Prices at the Pump
CNN-TV SATURDAY NIGHT (10 PM EST) JAMIE COURT, CONSUMER RIGHTS ADVOCATE: Every time you see the price of gasoline go up at…
Apr 22, 2006Consumer Watchdog
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Privacy
Judge Upholds Stem Cell Initiative;
Religious 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, 2006
Insurance
Judge OKs stem cell program;
Scientists celebrate as agency is ruled constitutional, but opposition groups promise to appeal decisionContra Costa Times (California) While the court battle plays…
Apr 22, 2006
Energy
Blowing the top off gas prices
'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, 2006
Energy
Soaring gas prices force some changes in Marin
Marin Independent Journal (California) The main cause of the price spike is increased profits for oil companies, said petroleum industry consultant Tim…
Apr 21, 2006
Energy
Liquid gold: Gallon of gas now $3.07;
County'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,…
Apr 21, 2006
Energy
Gas Prices in Region Hit New Highs;
The average cost for self-serve regular in Los Angeles tops $3. More pump pain is expected.The Los Angeles Times Consumer advocates contend…
Apr 21, 2006California Refiners Export Gasoline as Prices Zoom Statewide;
Price Manipulation Charged By Consumer Advocates
Apr 21, 2006
Privacy
UPDATE: STEM CELL ADVOCATES DELIGHTED WITH RULING
CBS TV-5 (Hayward, CA) John Simpson, the director of the stem cell project for the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said…
Apr 21, 2006Stem Cell Institute Leaders Must Sever Ties to Gala San Francisco Fundraiser;
Donors and Donations Must Be Identified Publicly, Say Consumer Advocates
Apr 21, 2006Exxon’s Pennies for Environment on Earth Day:
$400 Million For Retiring Chief, $10 Million for Alternative Energy Research
Apr 21, 2006Insurers Seek Immunity From Paying Patient Damages in Enzi Junk Health Bill
Secret Video Shows Insurance Executives Discussing Lower Standards of Care For Those Who Cannot Sue
Apr 20, 2006
Energy
Gas prices soar – again; You may be paying $3.25 a gallon by Memorial Day
Oil: U.S. has crude - but too few refineriesSacramento Bee The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, based in Santa Monica, issued…
Apr 19, 2006
Insurance
Mergers of Medical Insurers Faulted
The Los Angeles Times In the last five years, health insurance premiums in the state have gone up more than 70%, the…
Apr 19, 2006
Insurance
Insurers’ mergers limiting options;
Health care choices are narrowing, says study by AMA THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE With rates increasing nearly three times the pace of…
Apr 19, 2006
Healthcare
Sherry and Dan Orestuk
Junk Insurance, $18.5K in Medical Bills, Forces Them to Leave State In Search of Affordable Insurance
Apr 19, 2006New Gasoline Study Shows Profits, Not Crude Oil Prices Or Ethanol, Are Driving Pump Price Spike
Santa Monica, CA -- The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights released a new study today of rising gasoline prices in California…
Apr 18, 2006