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The Californian (Salinas, CA) FTCR has called on the Legislature and governor to keep SB2, and make the system affordable for consumers…
Jan 7, 2004Consumer Watchdog
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Privacy
Roaming charges often haunt unaware wireless phone users in Savannah, Ga.
Savannah Morning News "It's like the Wild West," he said. Based in California -- the only state to pass a consumer Telecommunications…
Jan 7, 2004
Insurance
ReplayTV placates irate new customers
The San Francisco Chronicle Consumer advocate Doug Heller of Santa Monica's FTCR, said ReplayTV's actions were "exactly the kind of behavior that…
Jan 7, 2004
Privacy
Governor’s Vow: ‘The State of Our State Will Soon Be Strong’;
Schwarzenegger again assures that the fiscal crisis can be resolved without raising taxes. Citing March ballot, he asks for public's help.The Los…
Jan 7, 2004
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State of a Special Interest
In tonight's 20-minute State of the State address, Arnold is expected to make workers' compensation reform the key to his economic recovery…
Jan 7, 2004
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Insuring Success for Team Arnold
Just before Christmas Arnold created a new fundraising committee that can receive above-the-limit contributions from big corporations, despite the state's campaign finance…
Jan 6, 2004
In The News
Schwarzenegger seeks delay on telecom bill of rights
RCR Wireless News "This executive order rolls back vital public protections and only serves the large industries that have fought tooth and…
Jan 5, 2004
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Governor’s fund-raising gambit draws ire;
One of new committees isn't covered by contribution caps, has nearly $200,000The San Francisco Chronicle "In a way, what he is doing…
Jan 3, 2004
Energy
$84 million PG&E pay on the way
Contra Costa Times (California) "This would make Enron blush," said Doug Heller of FTCR. Heller said PG&E's gains depended on the bailout.…
Jan 3, 2004
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Donor watchdog seeking donations
Fund-raising letters tout Arnold WatchRecordNet.com "Keeping an eye on a governor with a personal fortune of more than $200 million requires resources,"…
Jan 2, 2004
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Governor Will Raise More Funds;
By creating committees to back ballot measures and to lobby legislators, Schwarzenegger would be extending his power, observers say.Los Angeles Times "It…
Jan 1, 2004The Worst Corporateers And Best Counter-Corporateering Of 2003
FTCR tracks the worst instances of big industries putting their commercial gain above the interests of individuals and society. FTCR today released…
Dec 31, 2003
Insurance
Shades of Gray in No-Limits Contribution
After unseating Gray Davis for his pay-to-play politics, Arnold has accepted an above-the-limits contribution from a company that is the capitol's foremost…
Dec 30, 2003
Privacy
INSIDE POLITICS; New Cards Are Dealt on the Political Table
The Los Angeles Times San Francisco fared better than Los Angeles in the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights' rating of the…
Dec 29, 2003
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THE TICKER
The Boston Herald Boston ranked fourth of seven cities in its ability to force corporations to respect community and individual rights, a…
Dec 24, 2003
Privacy
Schwarzenegger outpacing Davis in fund raising
Orange County Register (California) "You can't ride a wave of populist anger into the governor's office and then ignore the source of…
Dec 24, 2003
Insurance
More homeowners dump quake insurance each year than buy it
Contra Costa Times (California) Uninsured or underinsured homeowners face substantial financial risks: foreclosure, even bankruptcy. California taxpayers also would shoulder a massive…
Dec 24, 2003
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City Gets C Grade In Curbing Power Of Big Corporations
Los Angeles Daily News Corporations in Los Angeles have too much power to promote their brands on public facilities, pollute the environment…
Dec 24, 2003