Healthcare
The Governor’s Wayward Broom;
'Housecleaning' puts special interests first. In his first week, the governor who was going to oust special interests has managed not only…
Nov 23, 2003Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
Governor taking case to public
Schwarzenegger plans constant campaign mode to win support for huge bond issue.Orange County Register (California) Critics say the fund raising makes it…
Nov 23, 2003
Healthcare
Commentary: The Governor’s Wayward Broom;
'Housecleaning' puts special interests first.Los Angeles Times In his first week, the governor who was going to oust special interests has managed…
Nov 23, 2003
In The News
Terminating the Labor Rights Manual Link
Labor rights advocates have been scratching their heads at the case of the vanishing Internet manual for "Enforcement Policies and Interpretations" at…
Nov 22, 2003
News Story
‘Privacy’ Bill to Gut State Identity Theft Laws, in Addition To Pre-empting State Privacy Laws
A far-reaching bill to reauthorize the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) will override state financial privacy laws and gut state identity…
Nov 21, 2003
Privacy
A Car Dealer’s Kind of Governor
The Los Angeles Times I thought the whole idea of the recall was to get the stink out of politics. Jamie Court,…
Nov 21, 2003
Insurance
Workers’ Comp Will Come Out Under Oath
Arnoldwatch has learned that insurance company executives will have to testify under oath in the state senate -- risking perjury -- about…
Nov 21, 2003
Insurance
$50/Hour for Elvis Impersonator but $52,400 for Terminator
We've seen all kinds of celebrity impersonators show up at car dealerships for a grand opening or end-of-year sale. But to get…
Nov 21, 2003
Insurance
WORKING THE WEB FOR INSURANCE INFORMATION
North County Times Some insurance advocate sites online: United Policyholders: www.unitedpolicyholders.org, Insurance Consumer Advocate Network: www.ican2000.com and the Foundation for Taxpayer &…
Nov 20, 2003
Privacy
Sacramento’s same old songs
The San Francisco Chronicle Arnold's actions will determine whether the recall election really produced a "new day" and genuine change -- or…
Nov 20, 2003
Privacy
STATE OF THE STATE: Money Gram
Orange County Register (California) That warm glow you feel is from former donors to Democrats making nice with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Nov 20, 2003
Insurance
Governor makes pro-business pick;
Chamber of Commerce executive named Schwarzenegger's deputy chief of staff.The San Francisco Chronicle Costigan's appointment Nov. 7 brought a rebuke from the…
Nov 20, 2003
Insurance
Arnold Lets Workers’ Comp Insurers Off the Hook
In the workers' compensation reforms Arnold introduced today, insurance companies drew a "get-out-of-reform-free" card from the community chest. Arnold's proposal, known as…
Nov 20, 2003Schwarzenegger Workers’ Comp Proposal Gives Insurers Free Pass
Consumer Group Says Rate Regulation Can Stem Rising Workers' Comp Costs
Nov 19, 2003
Privacy
Schwarzenegger names interim DMV director
Chon Gutierrez, a career government administrator, replaces the fired Gourley.The Orange County Register "This very unceremonious firing is another sign Schwarzenegger is…
Nov 19, 2003
Insurance
Officials can’t pinpoint amount of savings in governor’s bill
Associated Press "Schwarzenegger's bill gives a pass to insurance companies that are currently raking in enormous profits and forces injured workers and…
Nov 19, 2003
Privacy
Look! It’s a special interest…
Governor pretends his contributors have no agendaVentura County Star (California) Moments after taking office, Schwarzenegger signed an executive order to freeze all…
Nov 19, 2003
Energy
Governor puts rules on hold, raises fears
The San Francisco Chronicle "This is the wish-list for every special interest that lost in the Legislature," said Jamie Court, president of…
Nov 19, 2003