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Residents at a Fresno hearing voice concerns about increases.Fresno Bee (California) Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi said "This system is unfair. You ask…
Mar 10, 2004In his speeches, Arnold extolls the Golden Age of California. However, his actions as governor - including a freeze on all pending…
Mar 10, 2004The San Francisco Chronicle He is the target of a state Senate ethics probe that stems from a complaint that he violated…
Mar 8, 2004The San Francisco Chronicle As for individual contributors, a list provided to us by the nonpartisan Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights…
Mar 7, 2004The Daily News of Los Angeles "The problem is that the rise in unlicensed plans is a symptom of the affordability crisis…
Mar 7, 2004The publications will use Schwarzenegger's name, and he will receive $250,000 a year for his Council on Physical Fitness. Aide sees 'nominal'…
Mar 6, 2004Sacramento Bee One critic of Schwarzenegger's political fund-raising activities called it "just inappropriate for the governor to take another job." "Doesn't the…
Mar 6, 2004DOCTORS CAN TRACK LAWSUITS AT SITESan Jose Mercury News (California) "What's to prevent doctors from using the database to deny patients medical…
Mar 6, 2004After victory at the polls on Tuesday, Governor Schwarzenegger promised California action and got straight to it. This weekend, the governor will…
Mar 6, 2004BestWire 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, 2004Group Pledges to Take Model Ballot Initiative to the People If Legislature Fails To Act
Mar 4, 2004Report finds varied reasons for high costThe San Francisco Chronicle While participants disagree on potential solutions, there is general consensus that the…
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…
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