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RCR Wireless News The suit, which claims the three wireless carriers violated the California Unfair Business Practices Act, seeks to halt a…
Jun 7, 2004Bill's author says it reduces red tape, but critic claims it strips away protections.Tulsa World (Oklahoma) "This 'use and file' system demonstrates…
Jun 6, 2004CRITICS SAY LEGISLATION'S LANGUAGE IS TOO BROAD TO PROTECT CONSUMERSCharlotte Observer (North Carolina) North Carolina lawmakers introduced legislation Wednesday intended to protect…
Jun 6, 2004The Montana Standard Another study by the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, a Los Angeles consumer group, found those same five…
Jun 6, 2004Insurance, forgiven loans, corporate jet travel and 'gross-ups' are key features of their million-dollar packages.Los Angeles Times "I think even Caesar had…
Jun 6, 2004The Daily News of Los Angeles Consumer advocates agree, except on the issue of agendas. Jerry Flanagan, a lead advocate at the…
Jun 5, 2004North County Times "The unfortunate easy answer of rising health care costs is to have the employee pass on the rising costs…
Jun 5, 2004The voices of Enron employees celebrating and mocking California's last energy crisis should be the final evidence you need to stop any…
Jun 4, 2004Consumer Group Asks Gov, Speaker to Listen to Tapes And End Advocacy of "Direct Access"
Jun 4, 2004Environmental groups say an initiative that seeks to limit frivolous lawsuits would make it more difficult to uphold anti-pollution laws.Los Angeles Times…
Jun 3, 2004HOMEOWNER RATE RISE IS 5-YEAR LOWThe Daily News of Los Angeles "We actually don't believe there needs to be any rate increase…
Jun 3, 2004California panel will scrutinize $16.4 billion takeover of WellPointThe Indianapolis Star The hearing will air the whole range of concerns about how…
Jun 3, 2004ABOUT A HALF-MILLION ON MEDICARE OPT FOR PLAN IN FIRST MONTHRocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights…
Jun 2, 2004The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) Consumers should be aware of some common types of fraud. "Seniors should read the fine the…
Jun 2, 2004Health Insurance Law Weekly Jerry Flannigan, a lobbyist for the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said the bill would have helped…
May 30, 2004The 30-year-old state ethics watchdog agency, which is looking into the governor's use of campaign funds, is targeted for reductions.Los Angeles Times…
May 30, 2004THEY TOLD YOU IT ENDEDSan Mateo County Times (San Mateo, CA) "Under this proposal, the biggest businesses in the state will have…
May 29, 2004The effort mimics a 2001 campaign on electricity. Some say the unfunded program isn't enough.Los Angeles Times Jamie Court, president of the…
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