Enron Tapes Should Be Nail In Coffin of Schwarzenegger, Nuñez Proposals to Deregulate
Consumer Group Asks Gov, Speaker to Listen to Tapes And End Advocacy of "Direct Access"
Jun 4, 2004Consumer Watchdog
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Privacy
Measure’s Foes Woo Governor;
Environmental groups say an initiative that seeks to limit frivolous lawsuits would make it more difficult to uphold anti-pollution laws.Los Angeles Times…
Jun 3, 2004
Insurance
INSURERS HIKE TAB TO COVER HOUSE;
HOMEOWNER RATE RISE IS 5-YEAR LOWThe Daily News of Los Angeles "We actually don't believe there needs to be any rate increase…
Jun 3, 2004
Insurance
Anthem merger faces public hearing;
California panel will scrutinize $16.4 billion takeover of WellPointThe Indianapolis Star The hearing will air the whole range of concerns about how…
Jun 3, 2004
Energy
Burn, Baby, Burn
"Burn, baby, burn," is what one Enron electricity trader gleefully said about a California wildfire during the energy deregulation crisis. The fires,…
Jun 3, 2004
Energy
Burn, Baby, Burn
"Burn, baby, burn," is what one Enron electricity trader gleefully said about a California wildfire during the energy deregulation crisis. The fires,…
Jun 3, 2004
Privacy
TEPID START FOR DRUG CARD;
ABOUT A HALF-MILLION ON MEDICARE OPT FOR PLAN IN FIRST MONTHRocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights…
Jun 2, 2004
Insurance
Medicare card debuts – Seniors report little relief
The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) Consumers should be aware of some common types of fraud. "Seniors should read the fine the…
Jun 2, 2004
Insurance
How class-action legislation will hurt small business
Mergers among banks, health insurers and oil companies were supposed to create economies of scale and savings for all. Instead, we've got…
Jun 1, 2004
Insurance
HEALTHCARE COVERAGE: Proposal to bar excessive HMO rates fails in California Senate committee
Health Insurance Law Weekly Jerry Flannigan, a lobbyist for the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said the bill would have helped…
May 30, 2004
Accountability
Cuts at FPPC May Halt Probes;
The 30-year-old state ethics watchdog agency, which is looking into the governor's use of campaign funds, is targeted for reductions.Los Angeles Times…
May 30, 2004
Energy
New threat on the horizon
THEY TOLD YOU IT ENDEDSan Mateo County Times (San Mateo, CA) "Under this proposal, the biggest businesses in the state will have…
May 29, 2004
Energy
Governor Promotes the Idea of Consuming Less Gasoline;
The effort mimics a 2001 campaign on electricity. Some say the unfunded program isn't enough.Los Angeles Times Jamie Court, president of the…
May 29, 2004
Insurance
Garamendi Seeks 21% Cut in Comp Rates;
The commissioner's proposal is received cautiously by insurers, employers and Schwarzenegger.Los Angeles Times The governor's reluctance to publicly pressure insurers to bring…
May 29, 2004
Insurance
Arnold Wants to Keep You in Cell Hell
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved yesterday a Cell Phone Bill of Rights that includes simple steps for transparency in cell…
May 29, 2004
Energy
Tourists to county undeterred by gas costs
The San Diego Union-Tribune Consumer advocates in California say oil companies have intentionally kept refinery capacity limited. The Foundation for Taxpayer and…
May 28, 2004
In The News
Governor Shapes Up as Master Politician
Los Angeles Times Arnold has raked in more cash than the Catholic Church. He has pocketed more than $1 million from oil,…
May 28, 2004Worker’s Comp Advisory Rate Won’t Relieve Businesses: Too Small and Unenforceable
Schwarzenegger's "Reforms" Block Garamendi From Requiring Even Modest Cut in Premium
May 28, 2004