Healthcare
Who will profit from Medicare reform?
The clear signal from Capitol Hill is that benefiting sellers, not seniors, is what Medicare reform is all about.
Dec 9, 2003Consumer Watchdog
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Privacy
Governor again cancels fund-raiser
The Sacramento Bee Schwarzenegger's fund raising -- after he campaigned against special-interest influence and said his personal wealth would negate his need…
Dec 9, 2003
Privacy
Running (from green jelly beans) Man
For the second time, ArnoldWatch told the Capitol press that we would attempt to buy our way into an Arnold fundraiser in…
Dec 9, 2003
Privacy
The first 100 days: Government openness? Not just yet
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will unveil his reform plan in January, but an aide said his open-government provisions aren't likely to become law…
Dec 8, 2003
Privacy
Lakers Game with Arnold: $10,000
At the December 12th Lakers-Mavericks game, Arnold will be charging $10,000 to join him in a sky-box seat to retire his campaign…
Dec 6, 2003
Insurance
Insurance rates face scrutiny
ZIP codes often determine how much drivers payThe San Francisco Chronicle Consumer groups are seeking to tighten a loophole in a state…
Dec 5, 2003
Insurance
Insurance based on ZIP code irks drivers
'It's insurance company larceny. We're being penalized because of where we live.'The Oakland Tribune Consumer groups want Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi to…
Dec 5, 2003
Insurance
Advocates seek reforms on insurance
Contra Costa Times Harvey Rosenfeld said insurance companies are circumventing Prop 103, the insurance reform measure he authored. He stood on the…
Dec 5, 2003
Privacy
Fund-raising during budgeting at issue
The Orange County Register Arnold Schwarzenegger called for a ban on fund-raising while the budget was being written in Sacramento. Now, as…
Dec 4, 2003
Privacy
Constructing a Budget One Fundraiser at a Time
Arnold pledged during his campaign not to build a budget while he was building a campaign war chest. At least some boosters…
Dec 4, 2003Schwarzenegger Donors Link Contributions, Budget Cuts
Group Calls on Governor to Return $, Ban Fundraising During Budget Season "Californians can only assume the worst if the governor is…
Dec 3, 2003
Insurance
Sting of high insurance spurs probe;
Granholm seeks reasons for soaring home, auto ratesThe Detroit News Critics say its no coincidence that rates accelerated when the stock market…
Dec 3, 2003
Healthcare
Medical matters that could affect your next trip to the doctor.
CNN-TV - WOLF BLITZER REPORTS Where did the nation's first challenge to medical malpractice insurance rate hikes take place? The answer, California.…
Dec 3, 2003
Insurance
The Safe Way to Lower Labor Costs
Arnold just recorded another $15,000 from Safeway, the supermarket, on top of $16,200 registered five days before and another $5,000 from Safeway…
Dec 3, 2003
Insurance
Funds Rise, Sun Sets
A governor who claims to want greater sunshine in government should at least let the public know the truth about his fundraisers.…
Dec 2, 2003
Insurance
At mercy of insurance companies? Some wildfire claimants told premiums will rise
The San Diego Union-Tribune Doug Heller, a consumer advocate with the Santa Monica-based Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, was surprised to…
Nov 30, 2003
Energy
Who Arnold Has to Be Thankful for…And What They Want for Christmans
A dozen new donors have joined the Governor's $21,200 Club in the last few weeks (and some have used loopholes to go…
Nov 27, 2003