Providing an effective voice for American consumers in an era when special interests dominate public discourse, government and politics. Non-partisan.
Perhaps no issue affects more businesses in California now than the skyrocketing price of gasoline. But Arnold -- big business's biggest advocate…
May 8, 2004FTCR pledges ballot initiative if two other cost control policies fail
May 6, 2004Ehnes says she can't cure all ills, but she wants to keep doctors fiscally healthyThe San Francisco Chronicle "When it's a matter…
May 6, 2004Arnold has filed a lawsuit against Bosley Bobbing Head Doll Company in Los Angeles Superior Court for using his unauthorized likeness on…
May 6, 2004Sacramento Bee "Arnold is the gun that the chamber has put to the heads in the Legislature to get its way," said…
May 5, 2004California consumer groups say the industry is taking advantage of supply concerns with record retail prices.Los Angeles Times "They're making money hand…
May 5, 2004Associated Press Jerry Flannigan, a lobbyist for the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said the bill would have helped control one…
May 5, 2004Deregulation déjà vu If the new political leadership in Sacramento and the energy industry have their way, Californians will soon see a…
May 5, 2004San Bernadino Sun "This proposal is a power grab to give the biggest corporations in California a get-out-of-jail-free card under the pretext…
May 5, 2004HMOs were not supposed to have any more clout in the Capitol than patients if you believe Arnold's campaign promises. But testimony…
May 5, 2004Health profits' limits consideredThe Daily News of Los Angeles Consumer advocates have shown strong support of the bill. The Foundation for Taxpayer…
May 4, 2004Pharma Marketletter (UK) Pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) are virtually unregulated, said Jerry Flanagan of FTCR, who added: "leaving this industry to self-regulate…
May 3, 2004Key Vote This Week on "Prior Approval" of Premiums
May 1, 2004Oakland Tribune Consumer advocates say the first-quarter earnings show the need for passage of legislation that would require Kaiser and other health…
May 1, 2004The Seattle Times The recent spike in gas prices has prompted some pointed criticism among politicians and consumer groups who believe oil…
May 1, 2004A California group is proposing a three-pronged attack to counter the rising price of health care.Governing Magazine - May 2004 FTCR is…
May 1, 2004San Diego Union Tribune Consumer advocates, meanwhile, who had opposed Nunez's bill, found themselves in agreement with the speaker's criticism. "We are…
Apr 29, 2004Marketplace - National Public Radio Mad doctors disease is out of control. Striking doctors are not targeting insurance companies even though their…
Apr 29, 2004