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Study Shows No-Fault Auto Insurance Far More Expensive Than Traditional “Personal Responsibility” Systems
Repeal of No-Fault Laws Could Save Drivers Hundreds of Millions, Group SaysRepeal of No-Fault Laws Could Save Drivers Hundreds of Millions, Group…
Mar 29, 2005Infighting chokes work flow in Capitol;
Budget process, talk of special elections stifle other agendasThe San Francisco Chronicle Doing so this year will mean lobbying fellow members and…
Mar 28, 2005The Fax Machine: Technology That Refuses to Die
The New York Times "(Junk faxers) can steal a lot of paper from recipients who don't even want to get their ads,"…
Mar 27, 2005MORE STATES CUTTING DEALS FOR A SLICE OF HOLLYWOOD
The Boston Globe "Giving tax breaks to the film industry, to (Arnold's) pals in the entertainment industry, just doesn't measure up," said…
Mar 27, 2005Campaign industry hits the jackpot;
Is the blizzard of initiatives drowning out public's voice?The San Francisco Chronicle Jamie Court, President of FTCR, a consumer advocate foundation in…
Mar 27, 2005Lawyers, drug companies huddle;
Talks aim at a truce over initiative campaigns that would hurt pocketbooks of both interest groups.Sacramento Bee Despite the talks, a union-backed…
Mar 25, 2005New Documentary Film Reveals Inside Story Behind Enron Debacle;
ENRON: The Smartest Guys in the RoomSpecial Ops Media The film comes to a harrowing dénouement as we hear Enron traders' own…
Mar 24, 2005Bush Ignores Medicare Reforms In Favor of Social Security Deform;
Wall Street and Drug Company Campaign Contributors To Benefit
Mar 24, 2005Car Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market?
Today the push begins to qualify a ballot initiative for a car buyers' bill of rights that allows a three day cooling…
Mar 24, 2005Money Talks to Arnold
Arnold's first legal victory after a series of defeats was winning the ability to bust all fundraising limits for his ballot measure…
Mar 24, 2005State to weigh Safeco quake-insurance rate hike;
The insurer wants to increase its typical premiums by 30 percent, to $762 annually.The Orange County Register No date is set for…
Mar 23, 2005Battle over cheaper drugs may hit ballot
The San Diego Union-Tribune A battle between consumer groups and the pharmaceutical industry over cheaper prescription drugs is threatening to escape the…
Mar 23, 2005Schwarzenegger Criticized for Fund-Raising
Associated Press "This (Arnold) is Gray Davis on steroids," said Jamie Court, president of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, a…
Mar 22, 2005CA Should Investigate Blue Cross/WellPoint Executive Pay-Outs In Wake of Merger;
Company Execs Promised Patients Wouldn't Pay More, But Costs Are Increasing
Mar 22, 2005California Consumer Group Challenges Massive Earthquake Insurance Rate Hike Proposed by Safeco
30% Rate Hike Faces Mandatory Proposition 103 Hearing at Department of Insurance
Mar 21, 2005Measure targets unions’ money
The initiative would require public workers' consent to use their dues for political purposesSacramento Bee According to the Foundation for Taxpayer and…
Mar 20, 2005California Blue Cross offers different approach to health insurance coverage to young people
CBS-TV Evening News Mr. JAMIE COURT: The insurance company has you going and coming. If you're healthy, they'll keep taking your money…
Mar 20, 2005