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Pushers Pumpin’ Up Arnold
Arnold told George Stephanopoulos on ABC's "This Week" that he does not regret taking steroids as a bodybuilder. But he wouldn't do…
Mar 3, 2005Consumer Watchdog
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Manufacturers say ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ tag helps marketing
Reading Eagle (Pennsylvania) "If someone tells you their product is made in the USA and you're a person that matters to, then…
Mar 2, 2005
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Consumer group asks governor to fire consultant over no-bid deal
Associated Press The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said Marty Wilson should be fired for irreconcilable conflicts of interest because companies…
Mar 2, 2005FTCR to Schwarzenegger: Fire Wilson
Japan Trip Reveals Insurmountable Conflicts of Interest
Mar 2, 2005
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RSVP to Arnold’s Invites
If you want to help pay for Arnold's special election campaign this November - in addition to the $70 million in involuntary…
Mar 2, 2005
Don’t Sign: Stop the Poll Tax
Mar 1, 2005
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Gov, Please Stop the Fundraising
Air Arnold flew over last night's post-Oscar Vanity Fair party and the other post-Oscar Hollywood parties with the lighted message, "Governor: Please…
Mar 1, 2005
Energy
Schwarzenegger considers tax breaks for filming in California
The Daily News of Los Angeles Critics say with the state facing a $9 billion budget deficit, this is no time for…
Feb 28, 2005
Insurance
State Farm rate proposal challenged
Los Angeles Times FTCR said its analysis indicates that State Farm's request is excessive because it inflates the insurer's estimated future losses,…
Feb 27, 2005
Energy
Governor gives ‘special interest’ new slant;
Teachers, nurses protest depictionThe San Diego Union-Tribune Unions representing teachers and nurses are fighting back, saying their members are trusted professionals whose…
Feb 27, 2005
Insurance
Insurance companies may not cover mudslide destruction to homes in Southern California
CBS Evening News 6:30 PM EST Mr. DOUG HELLER (FTCR): Who'd expect that they wouldn't be covered? That's the most obvious thing.…
Feb 26, 2005