Connecticut AG, Doctors and Lawyers Call for Regulatory Investigation of Medical Malpractice Insurance Giant
GE Medical Protective Raised Docs' Rates 90% Despite 56% Operating Profit from 2000-2004
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Shell’s Sale of Bakersfield Refinery Is Historic Victory For Motorists;
Should Lead To Greater Scrutiny Of Refiners Nationwide
Jan 10, 2005
Privacy
Governor’s call to arms causing deep divisions;
Dem, union 'special interests' are seen as enemies of his stateThe San Francisco Chronicle Doug Heller, a spokesman for the nonprofit FTCR…
Jan 9, 2005
Privacy
Scene Set for Ballot Battles;
Schwarzenegger's plan for a special election this fall has scores of interest groups scrambling to put their own agendas before the voters…
Jan 8, 2005
Energy
Consumer Advocates Assail Gov.;
Schwarzenegger's plan to abolish independent regulatory boards called blow to public interest. Cabinet member says citizens will have input.Los Angeles Times Gov.…
Jan 8, 2005
Privacy
Regulator revamp plan raises concerns in California
Contra Costa Times Doug Heller, executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said the boards have benefited consumers and…
Jan 7, 2005
Insurance
Plan to reduce state boards assailed;
Consumer protections are at great risk, critics contend.Sacramento Bee Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration insisted Thursday that his plan to abolish nearly 100…
Jan 7, 2005
Healthcare
Drug savings plan directed at low-income Californians
The San Diego Union-Tribune "These companies are the makers of Vioxx and Celebrex," said Jerry Flanagan, spokesman for the Foundation for Taxpayer…
Jan 7, 2005
Healthcare
Back to the Days of the Hapsburg Dynasty
Today, the Governor announced the proposed elimination of 94 public protection oversight boards such as the Medical Board, Board of Registered Nursing,…
Jan 7, 2005
Energy
Schwarzenegger Drug Plan Bought and Paid For By Drug Companies, Leaves Most Californians Without Protection
Consumer Group Vows To Propose Ballot Measure
Jan 6, 2005
Insurance
Health Biz: Malpractice caps not enough
United Press International (UPI Wires) The non-profit Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights quickly shot back malpractice premiums rose 450 percent after…
Jan 6, 2005
Healthcare
HMOs must cover medically necessary drugs in California
The San Diego Union-Tribune Consumer advocate Jerry Flanagan of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said the legislation went through with…
Jan 6, 2005
Healthcare
Debate on President Bush’s Effort to Tackle Medical Malpractice Reform
CNN-TV CROSSFIRE (4:30 PM EST) Doug Heller runs the Foundation For Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, and he told The Los Angeles Times:…
Jan 6, 2005
Privacy
A slap for taxpayers
Ventura County Star (California) Doug Heller, a spokesman for FTCR, could have been reflecting the reaction of many Californians when he said,…
Jan 6, 2005
Privacy
Alhambra councilman to keep city vending contracts, not profit
San Gabriel Valley Tribune (California) Even if a technicality legally absolves him, it might be best for Yamauchi to terminate the contracts…
Jan 6, 2005
Privacy
Good Government Resolutions
Here are a few New Year resolutions ArnoldWatch would like to hear from the Governor as he talks about reforming state government…
Jan 6, 2005
Energy
Calif. Governor Calls for Reforms, Spending Cap
Reuters Schwarzenegger also promised a prescription drug plan for nearly 5 million Californians, which consumer advocacy group The Foundation for Taxpayer and…
Jan 5, 2005
Insurance
Bush launching campaign for second-term agenda;
President seeks changes on malpractice awards, tax code, Social SecurityThe Baltimore Sun Doug Heller, executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and…
Jan 5, 2005