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Associated Press The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said it will demand that the state oppose the deal unless executive payouts…
Aug 2, 2005Consumer Groups Calls on Regulators to Oppose Merger
Aug 2, 2005Politicians, Not Taxpayers, Should Pay For Breaking Conflict Of Interest Law
Aug 1, 2005San Jose Mercury News
Jul 31, 2005The Daily News of Los Angeles Current Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger would not have been able to conduct all the fund-raising events he…
Jul 31, 2005While promising no immediate relief from record-high gas prices, Congress is poised to pass an energy bill that could have far-reaching implications…
Jul 29, 2005The Orange County mortgage giant allots $325 million to end an inquiry into allegations of loan abuses. The firm has denied wrongdoing.Los…
Jul 29, 2005SoCal program may save 40% on medicines with buying pool.Fresno Bee Both the Los Angeles and Fresno proposals are being put together…
Jul 29, 2005Big Pharma Get Pass For Selling Dangerous Drugs
Jul 29, 2005ProCare Blog Will Californians be able to get the Governator and regulators to investigate whether WellPoint, parent company of Blue Cross California,…
Jul 29, 2005Business Insurance Magazine Those who visit the Web site, www.consumerwatchdog.org/healthcare/PigPeople/ , can sign a petition urging state lawmakers to enact legislation making…
Jul 28, 2005CFO.com The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights reportedly criticized Cox's testimony about his work in the 1980s as a private lawyer…
Jul 28, 2005Los Angeles Times Consumer advocates said the increased profit showed that WellPoint made patients rather than shareholders pay for combining the companies,…
Jul 28, 2005The Washington Times State requirements for coverage of services like diabetes treatments and breast-cancer screenings could be eliminated under the health plans,…
Jul 27, 2005FTCR Releases Documents Indicating Cox Involvement in Investor Scam
Jul 27, 2005Bush Plan Would Eliminate Patient Protections and Increase Fraud and Abuse
Jul 26, 2005Most U.S. hospitals have never filed a report with the databank that records doctor suspensions; critics say it's time for a new…
Jul 25, 2005