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High deductibles, Tax breaks, lower premiums may tempt workers, employers alikeThe Seattle Times Jerry Flanagan, consumer advocate with The Foundation for Taxpayer…
Aug 16, 2004Los Angeles Times State Sen. Don Perata, one of two main candidates to become Senate leader, is among California's most influential lawmakers.…
Aug 16, 2004Los Angeles Times "I have no doubt car dealers are counting on Schwarzenegger to be their salesman for Prop. 64," says Jamie…
Aug 15, 2004OVERHAUL: The governor touts the detailed plan to streamline government.The Press Enterprise (Riverside, CA) Critics contend the report's suggestion to consolidate numerous…
Aug 14, 2004An oil-industry publication says deal with state would keep facility open until sale can be worked out.The Orange County Register (California) Critics…
Aug 13, 2004Associated 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, 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…
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