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BestWire The initiative's sponsor, the Santa Monica-based Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, has argued that consideration of a policyholder's credit history…
Mar 5, 2004Report finds varied reasons for high costThe San Francisco Chronicle While participants disagree on potential solutions, there is general consensus that the…
Mar 4, 2004Group Pledges to Take Model Ballot Initiative to the People If Legislature Fails To Act
Mar 4, 20042003 revenue up despite membership dropAlameda Times-Star (Alameda, CA) "I'm flabbergasted that a nonprofit could make this kind of money," said Jamie…
Mar 3, 2004Los Angeles Times The $3-million fine is "a significant warning shot" because "it's important for the insurance industry to realize that it…
Mar 2, 2004Here's how scammers operate and how you can stop them.Better Homes and Gardens Magazine Buying personal information is all too easy for…
Mar 1, 2004Bests Review Some consumer groups fear that fewer players in the marketplace will lead to fewer consumer choices and higher costs for…
Mar 1, 2004The Houston Chronicle "Insurers get to hold the money and reap the investment rewards," said Doug Heller, of California-based FTCR. "The insurance…
Feb 29, 2004The Tennessean FTCR, a consumer group, went after Tennessee Sen. Bill Frist on the malpractice insurance issue last week, saying it created…
Feb 29, 2004Contra Costa Times (California) The inquiry on Senator Don Perata was spurred by a letter from the Santa Monica-based FTCR. The consumer…
Feb 28, 2004He agrees to give up $4.5 million rather than let campaign donors cover it.Sacramento Bee "It's a good thing that he listened…
Feb 28, 2004The Daily News of Los Angeles The FTC's decision "is more bad news for patients," said Jerry Flanagan, health care reform advocate…
Feb 27, 2004The Los Angeles Times "Are we such a malleable electorate that a celebrity gets a bunch of special interests to give him…
Feb 27, 2004The Los Angeles Times Chamber of Commerce President Allan Zaremberg maintains that the initiative would "stop these shakedown lawsuits before they happen."…
Feb 27, 2004Arnold's disclosure reports show $3/4 million in contributions over the last two days while the California governor was on his East Coast…
Feb 27, 2004San Bernardino Sun (California) With many underserved communities dependent on check-cashing stores for their banking needs, prepaid debit cards are a viable…
Feb 25, 2004The Los Angeles Times The problem is that Cutler wrote the book for the system's engineers, not for its travelers. A player…
Feb 25, 2004Charleston Gazette (West Virginia) Insurance rates could actually increase if the bill passes, said Doug Heller, a consumer advocate with FTCR. "If…
Feb 24, 2004