Energy
No stopping higher gas prices
As records fall again, state lawmakers prepare for a new investigationOakland Tribune "The only way we're going to get to the truth…
May 19, 2004Consumer Watchdog
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Healthcare
No Hearing on HMO Acquisition
Los Angeles Times "Anthem and WellPoint executives have to assure the public that the promises made to Blue Cross customers will be…
May 19, 2004
Energy
Governor Removes Criticized Director;
Edward Heidig's post draws scrutiny as law agency is ordered to be more business-friendly.Los Angeles Times "Every rule in California is filtered…
May 19, 2004
Insurance
ANTHEM/WELLPOINT: CALIF. MAY OK MERGER WITHOUT PUBLIC HEARING
American Health Line
May 19, 2004
In The News
WIll Arnold Take the Punitive Damage Challenge?
In principle, there's nothing wrong with a portion of punitive damages awards reverting back to the state, as Arnold has proposed. In…
May 19, 2004“Two Wrongs Make A Right” Insurance Bill Passes Senate 31-0
Mercury Insurance Bill Opposed by Low-Income and Consumer Groups Would Restrict Insurance Commissioner's Ability to Block Unfair and Discriminatory Practices
May 18, 2004
Privacy
Consumers turning to lawsuits against wireless-phone companies
The Orange County Register The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said it's collecting the stories of upset wireless customers and organizing…
May 18, 2004
Insurance
Boxer claims Shell plans faster shutdown of Bakersfield refinery
Associated Press Jamie Court, the foundation's president, said his group has talked to about half-a-dozen Shell employees, including refinery workers, who've reported…
May 18, 2004
Insurance
Going Slow on Cutting Premiums;
Insurers say savings will come from workers' compensation reform, but probably not as soon as employers wish.Los Angeles Times Douglas Heller, director…
May 14, 2004
Energy
Don’t Fumble Cell Phone Consumer Rights
Arnold has been asked to intervene on behalf of the telecommunications industry to block...
May 14, 2004Low Income Advocates Warn That Insurance Bill Could Lead to Rampant Discrimination
Mercury Insurance Bill Seeks to Restrict Insurance Commissioner's Authority to Prevent Abuses
May 12, 2004
In The News
Public Advocates letter to Senator Burton opposing SB 1291
Public Advocates
May 12, 2004
Insurance
Shell Has No Plans To Cover Refinery’s Loss
KERO Interviews Refinery ManagerThe Bakersfield Channel - KERO TV (California) Jamie Court, the president of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights,…
May 12, 2004Mercury Insurance Tries Legislative End-Run Around Court Loss
Bill Takes Power From Insurance Commissioner To Stop Illegal Practices
May 11, 2004
Insurance
Telling numbers: Banks set quotas for sales pitches
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Texas) It's particularly offensive that when we simply try to get our own money out of the bank, we're…
May 10, 2004
Energy
Debate Over State’s Energy Supplies Heating Up Again;
Governor, lawmakers and business are weighing in on how best to revamp the power system.Los Angeles Times Letting the biggest corporations in…
May 10, 2004
Energy
Chamber charmed by all-business governor;
Economic initiatives now at top of his listThe San Francisco Chronicle The chamber has been preaching the same anti-regulation, anti-litigation, pro-deregulation, job-killer…
May 10, 2004