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In The News
Chris Cox’s Past Should Block His Road to the SEC
Marketplace President Bush has nominated Chris Cox to head the SEC. Never mind that Cox has one of the worst anti-consumer records…
Jul 22, 2005
Healthcare
Officials insist Simi hospital isn’t in trouble;
Facility is in transition, they sayVentura County Star "The problems at Simi Valley Hospital are emblematic of problems across the board in…
Jul 22, 2005
Privacy
Despite controversies, Governor’s fund-raising team carries on
Associated Press "If this is not a violation of the law - which it might be - it's certainly a violation of…
Jul 21, 2005FTCR Calls on Legislature to Investigate Schwarzenegger’s Financial Holdings
Gov Acted On Business Partners' Behalf On At Least 10 Bills
Jul 19, 2005
Healthcare
In Contempt
Arnold's contempt for Californians may soon have an official sanction. Today Sacramento Superior Court Judge Judy Hersher ordered the Gov and top…
Jul 19, 2005“Pig People” Animation Takes on Health Insurer Greed;
Consumer Group Launches Internet Campaign Targeting WellPoint Pay Packages
Jul 18, 2005
Insurance
Health care mergers get applause, skepticism
The San Diego Union-Tribune "We are looking at a system where a very small number of companies control the health insurance market…
Jul 18, 2005
Privacy
Muscle king’s rise and stumble;
The governor's climb to fame was closely connected to the supplement industry and its magazines.Sacramento Bee "By working for the magazines, Arnold…
Jul 17, 2005
Insurance
Governor to quit 2nd job;
Schwarzenegger relents amid controversy over lucrative pay and potential conflict of interestThe San Francisco Chronicle "Schwarzenegger did something he absolutely had to…
Jul 17, 2005
Energy
Enron OKs $1.5 billion settlement with states
Sacramento Bee "It's justice in name. I don't think California ratepayers will actually feel much financial relief from the settlement," said Doug…
Jul 17, 2005
Insurance
Pig People from Outer Space (PPOs)
www.nabeepchen.com If you've been screwed by health insurance, can't afford it, have a policy that sucks, or just want to laugh, take…
Jul 16, 2005
In The News
Schwarzenegger Under Fire for Magazine Deal;
CNN-TV INSIDE POLITICS DOUGLAS HELLER, FOUNDATION FOR TAXPAYER/CONSUMER RIGHTS: Governor Schwarzenegger has been secretly taking in millions without telling the public.
Jul 16, 2005
Insurance
Governor Schwarzenegger under fire from government watchdogs who claim he’s getting a salary from a special interest group
TODAY SHOW - NBC-TV News Mr. DOUGLAS HELLER (Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights): This is as severe as a conflict gets,…
Jul 16, 2005
Privacy
Schwarzenegger Is Drawing Fire For an Ad Deal
The New York Times Douglas Heller, executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said the governor sold out the…
Jul 15, 2005
Insurance
Despite criticism, Schwarzenegger ignores conflict-of-interest concerns about magazine deal
Associated Press Despite a chorus of criticism, Gov. Arnold Schwarzengger largely ignored claims that a multimillion-dollar deal with a fitness magazine publisher…
Jul 15, 2005
Privacy
Coming Clean
Arnold did the right thing this afternoon by severing his multi-million dollar contract with the muscle mags. But the fact that Arnold's…
Jul 15, 2005