Privacy
Arnold’s Vacation-less Fantasy World
Remember when Arnold saved the life of a struggling swimmer last April? He was on a 10-day Hawaiian vacation, right? So what…
Aug 13, 2004Consumer Watchdog
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Privacy
Senate Panel Backs Zettel for State Job;
The Democrat-led committee's approval of the Republican as consumer affairs director is a setback for some watchdog groups.Los Angeles Times "The new…
Aug 12, 2004
Healthcare
Nice Try, WellPoint, but Ad Doesn’t Stand Up to Scrutiny
Los Angeles Times WellPoint would love to go the extra mile for the community. As long as it's on its own terms.
Aug 12, 2004
Insurance
FIELD POLL – HEALTH COVERAGE;
PROP. 72: Firms would either buy insurance on their own or pay into a state-run pool.Press Enterprise (Riverside, CA) "This is about…
Aug 12, 2004
Healthcare
All rhetoric aside, the pen will tell
Contra Costa Times (California) Arnold advocates innovative government and health care for the poor, and backs making California business-friendly. So will he…
Aug 12, 2004
Privacy
They Can’t Stomach Drug-Firm Baloney
Los Angeles Times "People should not have to drive two hours, or take a train trip, or go on the Internet to…
Aug 11, 2004
Energy
State Official Blasts Energy Bill;
Schwarzenegger is said to be in agreement with the opposition to the revised measure.Los Angeles Times "We certainly are gratified that the…
Aug 11, 2004
Energy
Power demand sets record;
ENERGY BILL UNDER DEBATESan Jose Mercury News (California) With California still reeling from its disastrous foray into electricity markets, Democratic lawmakers and…
Aug 11, 2004
Energy
Governor’s office airs criticism of energy bill;
Secretary says consumers wouldn't be able to chooseThe San Diego Union-Tribune "The governor's plan is a prescription for instability because it relies…
Aug 11, 2004
Privacy
Former Poway assemblywoman one step closer to Consumer Affairs post
Copley News Service Some consumer advocates attacked her record, claiming she fought financial privacy safeguards, beefing up car lemon laws and reining…
Aug 11, 2004
Privacy
DMV comes out against rules for auto dealers;
Critics see link to governor's campaign cashThe San Francisco Chronicle "This is the way campaign contributions influence politics," said Doug Heller, with…
Aug 11, 2004
Privacy
Committee approves Schwarzenegger’s consumer affairs pick
Associated Press A Senate committee Wednesday approved Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger choice of former legislator Charlene Zettel to be the state's top consumer…
Aug 11, 2004
Healthcare
An active retirement;
Older Americans make a formidable voting bloc, and as healthcare issues and the war make headlines, more are politicized, some say.Los Angeles…
Aug 11, 2004
Healthcare
Bush and Kerry Invited to Join Rx Express to Canada
Train Trip With Patients to Highlight Need for Rx Bulk Purchasing
Aug 11, 2004Consumer Groups Oppose Department of Consumer Affairs Nominee
Anti-Consumer Record Makes Former Assembly Member Zettel Ill-Suited to Lead Consumer Protection Agency
Aug 10, 2004
Energy
State winning this time in power game;
New power plants, conservation get credit for reaching record July demandsThe Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) "The energy industry always wants us…
Aug 8, 2004
Privacy
Questions Jay Leno Should Ask Arnold Tonight
Jay Leno has a tradition of using viewer-contributed material on the air. In honor of Governor Schwarzenegger's return to Leno tonight to…
Aug 7, 2004
Insurance
Governor playing to business
The San Francisco Chronicle Doug Heller, executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said there's an inherent conflict when…
Aug 6, 2004