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One of new committees isn't covered by contribution caps, has nearly $200,000The San Francisco Chronicle "In a way, what he is doing…
Jan 3, 2004Contra Costa Times (California) "This would make Enron blush," said Doug Heller of FTCR. Heller said PG&E's gains depended on the bailout.…
Jan 3, 2004Fund-raising letters tout Arnold WatchRecordNet.com "Keeping an eye on a governor with a personal fortune of more than $200 million requires resources,"…
Jan 2, 2004By creating committees to back ballot measures and to lobby legislators, Schwarzenegger would be extending his power, observers say.Los Angeles Times "It…
Jan 1, 2004FTCR tracks the worst instances of big industries putting their commercial gain above the interests of individuals and society. FTCR today released…
Dec 31, 2003The Los Angeles Times San Francisco fared better than Los Angeles in the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights' rating of the…
Dec 29, 2003The Boston Herald Boston ranked fourth of seven cities in its ability to force corporations to respect community and individual rights, a…
Dec 24, 2003Orange County Register (California) "You can't ride a wave of populist anger into the governor's office and then ignore the source of…
Dec 24, 2003Contra Costa Times (California) Uninsured or underinsured homeowners face substantial financial risks: foreclosure, even bankruptcy. California taxpayers also would shoulder a massive…
Dec 24, 2003Los Angeles Daily News Corporations in Los Angeles have too much power to promote their brands on public facilities, pollute the environment…
Dec 24, 2003Consumer Group Rates 7 Cities On Corporate Accountability Los Angeles - The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) released this Christmas…
Dec 23, 2003RCR Wireless News Our choice for 2003 is the consumer, the collective 150 million wireless subscribers who are changing the wireless industry…
Dec 22, 2003Be careful where you click! Too-good-to-be-true loan offers on the Web can lead to a barage of phone calls.The San Francisco Chronicle…
Dec 21, 2003Prop 103 Again Blocks SCPIE From Gouging Physicians
Dec 20, 2003Prop 103 Again Blocks SCPIE From Gouging Physicians
Dec 19, 2003More home policies canceled, rates hikedBangor Daily News (Maine) "Jacking up the rates has a double function," said Douglas Heller, senior consumer…
Dec 19, 2003The Los Angeles Times With a dozen or so people in each box representing various interests, Schwarzenegger -- isn't he the guy…
Dec 19, 2003The Los Angeles Times With a dozen or so people in each box representing various interests, Schwarzenegger -- isn't he the guy…
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