Insurance
X-RAYING WORKERS’ COMP
LA Weekly (California) "The reason rates are so high is not because of a sudden spate of injuries or litigation or anything…
Apr 23, 2004Consumer Watchdog
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Insurance
Regulating Damages vs. Regulating Insurance Rates: The California Experience
Testimony of Douglas Heller to Oklahoma State Legislature
Apr 22, 2004
Energy
As California enjoys lull in energy storm, it also faces repeat of deregulation debate
Associated Press What is being debated now, said Doug Heller of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, are bills that are…
Apr 22, 2004
Energy
Oil firms’ profits rise sharply
San Jose Mercury News A study released Tuesday backs a common complaint from drivers: Profits for oil companies have been rising sharply…
Apr 21, 2004
Energy
Government of PG&E, by Edison and for the Business Lobby
Politicians at various times have said that government should be run more like a business. Arnold seems to think it should be…
Apr 21, 2004
Energy
Boom for California top oil companies with soaring gasoline prices
Agence France Presse As prices at the pump have soared, so have profits at California's top five oil companies, according to a…
Apr 20, 2004
Healthcare
Outsourcing Disabled Health Care
ArnoldWatch tipsters tell us that Arnold, as part of his 'Medi-Cal redesign plan,' wants to force the disabled in the program to…
Apr 20, 2004
Energy
Presentation by California Department of Conservation on Oil Production & Reserves in Kern County
CA Dept. of Conservation
Apr 19, 2004Consumer Group to Lawmakers: Do Not Try Energy Deregulation Again
Utility-Sponsored Deregulation Plan, Authored by Speaker Nuñez, Heard in Assembly Committee Today Consumer advocates testified today in opposition to an energy deregulation…
Apr 19, 2004
Healthcare
SUNRISE CENTERS; A rift in care under 1 roof
Newsday (New York) For six years, the nation's largest assisted living chain has operated in New York without being licensed by the…
Apr 19, 2004
Energy
Energy deregualtion bill moves forward
Associated Press Opponents, which include some independent power producers and consumer groups, say the bill will not work as proposed. Doug Heller,…
Apr 19, 2004
Insurance
Some Are Unsettled by Gov.’s Victory;
Schwarzenegger used his clout to quickly win workers' comp reform, but some note that a 77-page bill passed with little public scrutiny.Los…
Apr 18, 2004
Privacy
Schwarzenegger Slays Another Dragon, Winning Overhaul of Workers’ Compensation
The New York Times Mr. Schwarzenegger, who as a candidate promised that he would not be swayed by special-interest money, has accepted…
Apr 17, 2004
Insurance
Governor beams over workers’ comp overhaul
The San Francisco Chronicle Watchdog groups wondered how many lawmakers knew much of what they had sped into law. After the bill…
Apr 17, 2004
Insurance
Drug-Card Headaches
Los Angeles Times The new Medicare website could steer seniors toward legitimate discounts. Even more usefully, it could stoke a greater awareness…
Apr 17, 2004Group Says Lawmakers Should Know What’s In Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill Before Voting
FTCR Offers $1,000 to Favorite Charity of Lawmaker Who Has Read And Understands 77 Page Bill Made Public Thursday at 3:25 am
Apr 16, 2004
Privacy
Locked in to cell fees;
Consumer advocates are turning to lawsuits to address mounting complaints against wireless-phone companies.The Orange County Register (California) The Foundation for Taxpayer and…
Apr 16, 2004P/C Insurance Industry Profits Rise 1000% in 2003; Insurers Don’t Pass Savings on To Policyholders
Group Calls for Congressional Investigation Into Insurers' Apparently False Claims of Significant Losses
Apr 15, 2004