Consumer Watchdog

Florida Amendment 3 Will Harm Patients, Increase Taxes, Consumer Group Says

Special Interest Measure Will Endanger Patients, Increase Taxes Amendment 3 will endanger the health of Floridians and increase costs to taxpayers, a…

FTCR’s Analysis of Florida Amendment 3 on Nov. ’04 Ballot

Proposal Would Restrict Rights of Injured Patients FTCR concludes that Amendment 3 will (1) dramatically interfere with the right of injured patients…

Hop a train to save on drug costs

St. Petersburg Times (Florida) Jerry Flanagan of the foundation said the sponsors will screen interested participants with an eye toward those with…

Gov. sets power-system overhaul in motion

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (Ontario, CA) FTCR, a Santa Monica organization that regularly criticizes Schwarzenegger and operates Arnoldwatch.com, accuses him of proposing…

Critics wary of bill clarifying fax ad rules

Opponents of measure say it could cause deluge of junk transmissionsCharleston Daily Mail (West Virginia) In a nightmare scenario envisioned by consumer…

Inspections a Surprise to Homeowners;

In fire-prone areas, insurance companies are using satellite technology to identify high-risk customers.The Los Angeles Times The practice is so new that…

Man of the Hospitals and Insurers

Yesterday Arnold vetoed legislation requiring health insurers to pay for maternity benefits, hospitals to charge less, and hospitals to be more accountable…

Shell Studying Offers for Its Bakersfield Site

The Los Angeles Times "This is a far cry from Shell's statement that no one would want this facility," said Jamie Court,…

Schwarzenegger reviews official’s potential conflict of interest

Associated Press Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is looking into whether Cabinet Secretary Marybel Batjer violated ethics rules by joining the board of directors…

Governor Aide’s Bank Position Prompts Concern, Legal Review

The Los Angeles Times Government watchdog groups raised alarms this week about Batjer's bank board appointment. Doug Heller, with the Foundation for…

Arnold’s Cabinet Secretary Should be Shipped Out

Arnold's Cabinet Secretary, Marybel Batjer, has just been named to the Board of Directors of the Nevada-based Bank Holdings, the parent company…

Bush and Kerry Invited to Join Seniors On Board the Rx Express to Buy Lower Cost Prescriptions in Canada

RxExpress Now Heads Up East Coast Taking Seniors to Buy Canadian Drugs

Senior Journal The RxExpress is about to make another drug run to Canada. This time they will pick up pre-selected senior citizens…

Seniors disgusted with prescription drug prices board train to Canada

The Rx Express from Miami to Canada, via Savannah, is a way for seniors to thumb their noses at the U.S. pharmaceutical…

Insurers Cut Rates, but It’s No Trend Yet;

Two California companies reduce their auto premiums. Others appear to take a more cautious route.The Los Angeles Times Under Prop 103, the…

‘Investigational’ treatments see cutbacks

The Kansas City Star Jamie Court, president of FTCR in Santa Monica, CA, said insurers generally have tried to escape from all…

Marty’s Messy Money & Mailers

When politicians defend their fundraising habits, they promise never to mix talk of campaign cash and policy positions. Now Arnold has introduced…

Bipartisan aura fades as Schwarzenegger finishes first year

Sacramento Bee One persistent critic, consumer advocate and "ArnoldWatch" operator Jamie Court said, "In less than one week, Arnold has managed to…