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Associated Press Jamie Court, a consumer activist with FTCR, hailed Shell's decision as a "major victory for consumers. I don't know of…
Aug 13, 2004Los Angeles Times Lawmakers and other critics have said they believe Shell wants to close the refinery to tighten fuel supplies and…
Aug 13, 2004Company agrees to postpone closing its Bakersfield refinery so buyers can be found.Sacramento Bee "If it's true, it's a big victory for…
Aug 13, 2004Remember when Arnold saved the life of a struggling swimmer last April? He was on a 10-day Hawaiian vacation, right? So what…
Aug 13, 2004The 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, 2004Los Angeles Times WellPoint would love to go the extra mile for the community. As long as it's on its own terms.
Aug 12, 2004PROP. 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, 2004Contra Costa Times (California) Arnold advocates innovative government and health care for the poor, and backs making California business-friendly. So will he…
Aug 12, 2004Train Trip With Patients to Highlight Need for Rx Bulk Purchasing
Aug 11, 2004Los Angeles Times "People should not have to drive two hours, or take a train trip, or go on the Internet to…
Aug 11, 2004Schwarzenegger is said to be in agreement with the opposition to the revised measure.Los Angeles Times "We certainly are gratified that the…
Aug 11, 2004ENERGY BILL UNDER DEBATESan Jose Mercury News (California) With California still reeling from its disastrous foray into electricity markets, Democratic lawmakers and…
Aug 11, 2004Secretary 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, 2004Copley News Service Some consumer advocates attacked her record, claiming she fought financial privacy safeguards, beefing up car lemon laws and reining…
Aug 11, 2004Critics see link to governor's campaign cashThe San Francisco Chronicle "This is the way campaign contributions influence politics," said Doug Heller, with…
Aug 11, 2004Associated Press A Senate committee Wednesday approved Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger choice of former legislator Charlene Zettel to be the state's top consumer…
Aug 11, 2004Older Americans make a formidable voting bloc, and as healthcare issues and the war make headlines, more are politicized, some say.Los Angeles…
Aug 11, 2004Anti-Consumer Record Makes Former Assembly Member Zettel Ill-Suited to Lead Consumer Protection Agency
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