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The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) called for independent oversight of the hospital system today in response to Tenet Healthcare's…
Jan 28, 2004A judge ruled he had broken the law by using borrowed money to finance his campaign.The Los Angeles Times Jamie Court of…
Jan 28, 2004The Independent (London) Jamie Court of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, a consumer advocate group, said of Mr Schwarzenegger: "He…
Jan 28, 2004Must quit taking campaign contributions to repay the large loan to his campaign.Contra Costa Times (California) Nevertheless, the explanation drew fire from…
Jan 28, 2004The San Diego Union-Tribune State Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi said yesterday that auto insurance pricing guidelines used in California are discriminatory and…
Jan 28, 2004Gov. Schwarzenegger must pay back campaign loan with own money not contributions.National Journal Sacramento Labor Council's Bill Camp said if Schwarzenegger was…
Jan 28, 2004Senator Kennedy Announces Federal Bill Modeled On State Health Care Legislation "Bulk purchasing of drugs is a market-savvy strategy to help control…
Jan 27, 2004Garamendi considers changing rules that he says are unfair to urban drivers. He faces the opposition of industry, rural lawmakers.The Los Angeles…
Jan 27, 2004Schwarzenegger's $4 million loan made in good faith, campaign treasurer says.The Orange County Register (California) The loan, which Arnold intended to pay…
Jan 27, 2004Borrowing $4.5 million broke campaign law, a judge says. Aides blame error on ethics panel and say Schwarzenegger won't appeal.The Los Angeles…
Jan 27, 2004State Insurance Regulation, Not Caps, Successfully Lowered Malpractice Rates
Jan 26, 2004The Daily News of Los Angeles "The key tool that is currently missing from the market is regulation of the industry," said…
Jan 25, 2004Measure aimed at fining drivers who allowed policies to lapseAlameda Times-Star (Alameda, CA) A judge has thrown out a car-insurance law written…
Jan 24, 2004The electricity provider gains a powerful ally in its effort to restore consumer choice.The Los Angeles Times "It's buying into the false…
Jan 24, 2004In November, the governor issued Executive Order No. 2, which requires the review of all pending regulations, forces state agencies to do…
Jan 24, 2004Senate leader Burton will offer legislation requiring the state to consider buying cheaper pharmaceuticals from Canada.The Los Angeles Times Consumer advocates welcomed…
Jan 23, 2004City News Service Harvey Rosenfield is author of Prop 103. "The voters (who passed Prop. 103) are looking to Insurance Commissioner Garamendi…
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