Energy
House to vote on new energy bill
Gannett News Service Opponents of the move say the bill would gut clean air laws at the expense of public health and…
Oct 6, 2005Consumer Watchdog
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Privacy
Measure B breakup;
Council splits over task force that could replace controversial anti-public corruption initiativePasadena Weekly "We think Councilman Haderlein finally saw what we've been…
Oct 6, 2005Oil Producers Exporting Of Heating Oil To Drive Up Price;
Bush Called On To Stop Exports, Deal With Exporting In Barton Bill
Oct 6, 2005
Energy
New, expanding refineries a long-term solution, companies say
Knight Ridder Washington Bureau "There needs to be more supply-side regulation of this industry. The industry knows it will make more money…
Oct 5, 2005
Insurance
Provider of home coverage probed
Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) On top of administrative penalties, the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights argues Farmers Insurance should…
Oct 5, 2005First Pasadena Councilmember to Comply With Good Government Initiative Returns Donation From Controversial Developer;
Opposition Grows to City-Controlled Task Force Designed To Overturn Conflict of Interest Reform
Oct 5, 2005
Healthcare
No Disclosure
When he campaigned for governor, Arnold promised to bring sunshine to Sacramento and embrace full disclosure by politicians. But the ads for…
Oct 5, 2005
Insurance
Louisiana Insurance Chief’s Huge Task;
Commissioner Aims to Restore Trust of State's Battered Citizens;Glad Only 'a Tree Fell on Your Roof'THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Mr. Wooley accepted…
Oct 5, 2005
Privacy
Save the stem cells
Daily Californian (UC-Berkeley, CA) Even now, the stem-cell board that doles out funds cannot give UC Berkeley its grant because of two…
Oct 4, 2005
Privacy
Voters savvy enough to negotiate ballot maze, experts say
Copley News Service "Voters do not understand the measures they vote on in any detail and very few read the actual text,"…
Oct 4, 2005Farmers Insurance Under Scrutiny For Overcharging Homeowners;
Consumer Group Joins Probe, Calls for Refunds and Penalties for Violations of Insurance Reform Law Prop 103
Oct 4, 2005
Insurance
Governor signs insurance package;
Three of state Sen. Martha Escutia's bills dealing with insurance coverage have been signed into law Whittier Daily News (California) Doug Heller,…
Oct 3, 2005
Insurance
National focus on election unlikely;
Eight initiatives on special vote ballotVentura County Star (California) "As a Californian, I think our legislative and regulatory decisions should be made…
Oct 2, 2005
Insurance
Wind or water? Big difference for insurers
Pioneer Press (St. Paul, MN) The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, based in Santa Monica, Calif., argues it shouldn't matter whether…
Oct 2, 2005
Energy
VOTES A TEST FOR SCHWARZENEGGER
The Boston Globe A poll released last week by the Public Policy Institute of California indicated that one-third of adult Californians approve…
Oct 2, 2005
Privacy
GOP says Frist stock sale OK, but others disagree
Chattanooga Times Free Press (Tennessee) Carmen Balber, with the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said the regulations are too lax and…
Oct 1, 2005
Privacy
GOP Senate colleagues support Frist on HCA stock sale
Chattanooga Times Free Press (Tennessee) Carmen Balber with the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said she doesn't understand why Sen. Frist…
Sep 29, 2005
Energy
Powerful Teachers Union Is in the Thick of Ballot Battles
Los Angeles Times "They seem to call it as they see it, and aren't afraid to take on whomever is in charge,"…
Sep 29, 2005