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Ruling means strict limits on donations in three cities may finally take effect.Los Angeles Times Simply because politicians dislike a law, that…
May 22, 2005Ruling means strict limits on donations in three cities may finally take effect.Los Angeles Times "This is a court saying that when…
May 21, 2005Monday -- a work day for most Californians -- is a day out of the office for Arnold. Way out. Click here…
May 20, 2005Blue Cross should prove that premiums have not been used to finance recent merger with Anthem Inc.
May 20, 2005Pasadena Star-News (Pasadena, CA) "Pasadena does now have to accept what the voters said in 2001: That city officials shouldn't be able…
May 19, 2005Pasadena Star-News (Pasadena, CA) "Pasadena does now have to accept what the voters said in 2001: That city officials shouldn't be able…
May 19, 2005According to a fundraising invitation, the hosts of Arnold's Monday night fundraiser in Dallas are Jeff Rich, the...
May 18, 2005The amount is about five times the required level, attracting attention in light of recent premium hikes being investigated.Los Angeles Times State…
May 18, 2005Consumer Advocate suggests revoking companies' non-profit status
May 18, 2005The Tallahassee Democrat I'm not saying that the Hillary-Newt idea is a bad one (for that, read HuffPost blogger Jamie Court )…
May 18, 2005State wants to know whether premiums were raised to fund WellPoint merger.Sacramento Bee Jerry Flanagan, with the Foundation for Consumer and Taxpayer…
May 15, 2005Anthem merger costs at issueStockton Record Consumer advocate Jerry Flanagan said Blue Cross broke its promise not to raise rates to pay…
May 15, 2005Consumer activists tell of boosts as high as 40% after a takeover of the insurer's parent. The company calls the increases reasonable.Los…
May 15, 2005Associated Press Consumer advocates raised concerns last year about the November merger between Thousand Oaks-based WellPoint Health Networks, the parent company of…
May 15, 2005Credit Scores Unrelated To Risk Of Home Damage, Say Consumer Advocates
May 14, 2005Councilman not surprised about high court's decisionSanta Monica Daily Press City Hall suffered a third strike last month when the state Supreme…
May 13, 2005Councilman not surprised about high court's decisionSanta Monica Daily Press City Hall suffered a third strike last month when the state Supreme…
May 13, 2005San Gabriel Valley Tribune Assemblyman Ron Calderon's bill allowing insurance companies to use consumer credit ratings to determine eligibility for homeowner policies…
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