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Parties' standoff may result in repercussionsThe Oakland Tribune And Schwarzenegger critics, such as the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, say the…
Jul 25, 2004Sacramento Bee "Not only do California consumers owe Garamendi a debt of gratitude, they owe him a debt of $4 billion," said…
Jul 25, 2004California commissioner says consumers come 1st; some feel he's driven by political aspirations.The Indianapolis Star "Our position on Garamendi -- and I…
Jul 24, 2004The New York Times At least one advocacy group, FTCR, which has been a vocal critic of the plan, praised his decision.…
Jul 24, 2004A state-hired consultant finds that a Bakersfield site the company plans to shut down still is 'economically feasible.'The Los Angeles Times Critics…
Jul 24, 2004San Jose Mercury News (California) Jerry Flanagan, an advocate with the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, praised Garamendi "as the only…
Jul 24, 2004The state insurance chief's move makes the purchase of the health insurer by Anthem Inc. even more uncertain.Los Angeles Times The Santa…
Jul 24, 2004ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY ARE MAKING FRAUD EASIER TO COMMIT, EASIER TO DISCOVERLos Angeles Daily News Jerry Flanagan, a lead advocate at FTCR,…
Jul 24, 2004Decision final, says insurance officialThe Indianapolis Star Indianapolis' chance of becoming home to the country's largest health-benefits company hit a wall Friday…
Jul 24, 2004Arnold looked like the HMOs' Superhero today when his HMO regulator suddenly blessed the nation's largest health insurance acquisition; Anthem's buyout of…
Jul 24, 2004Associated Press Critics suggested that Blue Cross has underpaid insurance taxes by $500 million since it became a for-profit corporation in 1994.…
Jul 23, 2004Plan Allows Businesses to Junk Fax Any Customer From Past Seven Years
Jul 22, 2004Arnold missed the vote on the budget in the Capitol today, deciding instead to meet with San Diegans for lunch at a…
Jul 22, 2004The Los Angeles Times Amount Schwarzenegger has raised for himself and committees he controls since the day he said he doesn't need…
Jul 21, 2004Center for American Progress The state of California put medical malpractice caps in place in 1975. A 1993 study of medical malpractice…
Jul 21, 2004Officials want to give incentives to owners of fuel-efficient vehicles. But transit experts decry a bill that would let solo drivers use…
Jul 20, 2004What they are is tied to who's talkingThe San Francisco Chronicle "He's up to his hips in mud while calling all the…
Jul 20, 2004Fined Aliso Viejo firm countersues to protect its perceived right to send unsolicited fliers. Foes call it intimidation.The Los Angeles Times An…
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