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As Anthem's merger stalls, different theories arise about the holdupThe Indianapolis Star Jerry Flanagan, consumer advocate for the nonprofit FTCR, which has…
Jul 18, 2004In a press conference this evening to explain the budget stalemate, Arnold repeatedly blamed special interests for getting in the way of…
Jul 16, 2004THE SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER What right do all government officials have that the taxpayers who pay their salaries don't? After two recent rulings…
Jul 15, 2004The Daily News of Los Angeles Jerry Flanagan, lead health care advocate at the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights in Santa…
Jul 15, 2004As more comes to light about Arnold's environmental decisions (as opposed to his green-friendly promises) the green luster is starting to fade.…
Jul 15, 2004Fixing Drug Law Should be a Top Priority of Bush and Kerry
Jul 14, 2004Why does Gavin Newsom need a backer like the California Urban Issues Project?San Francisco Weekly (California) FTCR asked the IRS to reconsider…
Jul 14, 2004Despite Severe Limits on Victims' Rights, California Insurers Continue Push For Higher Doctors' Premiums
Jul 13, 2004Calif. law reduces malpractice awards, feesThe Boston Herald "What it says is that the people with the most severe and entirely legitimate…
Jul 13, 2004Pasadena Star-News (Pasadena, CA) "Schwarzenegger has signed a contract with a company that specializes in sending local jobs overseas," said Doug Heller,…
Jul 13, 2004STATE LAW LOWERS JURY VERDICTS FOR VICTIMS BY 30% TO 51%The Daily News of Los Angeles "What the study indicates is that…
Jul 13, 2004The San Diego Union-Tribune Jamie Court, president of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, is exactly right when he angrily portrays…
Jul 12, 2004American Health Line
Jul 12, 2004Modern Healthcare Officials with the two giant insurers pushed their case for the merger during a hearing conducted by the state's Department…
Jul 12, 2004Los Angeles Times The key question left unanswered by Friday's hearing is why an agency whose only role is to oversee health…
Jul 12, 2004Los Angeles Times The key question left unanswered by Friday's hearing is why an agency whose only role is to oversee health…
Jul 12, 2004
By Marie Suszynski SACRAMENTO, Calif. (BestWire) – Without a director present and no questions from the public, a consumer group has called…
Jul 12, 2004