Providing an effective voice for American consumers in an era when special interests dominate public discourse, government and politics. Non-partisan.
Los Angeles Times The question political insiders are starting to ask about Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is potentially one of the most damaging…
Jan 20, 2005Associated Press "This is the worst kind of influence peddling," said Jamie Court, president of FTCR, a Santa Monica-based consumer group. "This…
Jan 19, 2005Los Angeles Times Even as he rails against special interests, the governor is grabbing special interest money with the unstoppable force of…
Jan 19, 2005Governor's position as a top editor at a pair of bodybuilding magazines may enhance his political celebrityThe San Francisco Chronicle "These magazines…
Jan 16, 2005Chicago Tribune The insurance industry pushing for tort reform? Kind of like the Big Bad Wolf trying to prohibit little pigs from…
Jan 16, 2005Sacramento Bee Consumer advocate Doug Heller with FTCR, said the settlement is certainly not enough money in the scheme of things, but…
Jan 15, 2005Governor Schwarzenegger's budget plan will force 816,000 seniors, disabled Californians and their family members currently enrolled in the state's Medi-Cal program into…
Jan 15, 2005Distinction between what constitutes a flood and a slide can dictate whether one is covered.Los Angeles Times Doug Heller, executive director of…
Jan 14, 2005Some see Calderon's invitation as targeting special interests.Sacramento Bee Jamie Court, president of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said the…
Jan 13, 2005Arnold and his corporate backers have contrived yet another way to get around California's campaign finance rules. We shouldn't be surprised. When…
Jan 13, 2005Plan relies on help from drugmakersThe San Francisco Chronicle Cal Rx is not open to enough Californians who need drug coverage, said…
Jan 12, 2005State's Largest Insurer More Profitable Than Ever
Jan 11, 2005The Bakersfield Californian Jamie Court, with FTCR, said the announcement the refinery will likely stay open is very good news for consumers,…
Jan 11, 2005Sacramento Bee "It's remarkable that it took consumer groups, whistle-blowers and regulators to force Shell to sell this facility. If Shell had…
Jan 11, 2005The San Diego Union-Tribune "This is a national model for how whistle-blowers, consumer groups and elected leaders can work together to protect…
Jan 11, 2005The Orange County Register (California) Shell records obtained by the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights showed the refinery estimated its net…
Jan 11, 2005Malpractice Premium Forges Rare AllianceHartford Courant (Connecticut) FTCR challenged Medical Protective's proposed 29.2 percent rate increase for California last year. The company…
Jan 11, 2005In using the crisis to settle a political score with the trial lawyers, Bush is guilty of presidential malpractice.Newhouse News Service A…
Jan 11, 2005