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The San Diego Union-Tribune California has issued its first report card on health-maintenance organizations, which indicates that many health plans fall short…
Sep 24, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #80 - Sep 21, 2001 PG&E to California:…
Sep 21, 2001BANKRUPTCY JUDGE WILL HAVE FINAL SAY ON STRATEGY TO PAY CREDITORS IN FULLContra Costa Times A plan to restore bankrupt PG&E to…
Sep 21, 2001Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Violates State Law
Sep 20, 2001The Associated Press Gov. Gray Davis called a third emergency legislative session early Saturday, after the Senate failed to vote on a…
Sep 19, 2001The Electricity Daily It's the California version of "The Perils of Pauline." California Gov. Gray Davis has promised to haul lawmakers back…
Sep 18, 2001Energy Daily The California Senate balked last week at legislation that would restore Southern California Edison to financial health, choosing instead to…
Sep 18, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #79 - Sep 17, 2001 BAILOUT BLOCKED Edison's…
Sep 17, 2001San Bernardino County supervisors say they've taken steps to keep government cleanThe Press-Enterprise (San Bernadino Edition) SAN BERNARDINO: In six California cities,…
Sep 17, 2001The Associated Press Senate Leader John Burton and a consumer group question the need for the another extraordinary legislative session to deal…
Sep 17, 2001The Associated Press Consumer groups and the Senate's top Democrat said Monday there's no need for an extra legislative attempt to save…
Sep 17, 2001The governor orders lawmakers to reconvene to solve the utility's problems, but bankruptcy might happen first.Los Angeles Times Now that the state…
Sep 16, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians SPECIAL BAILOUT BULLETIN! - WE WIN! Ratepayers Avert Multi-Billion $…
Sep 15, 2001Prospects for the Assembly-passed bill were dim in the Senate.Sacramento Bee The state Senate adjourned for the year early today without reaching…
Sep 15, 2001The San Francisco Chronicle With American flags draped over some of their desks, lawmakers yesterday spent the last day of their 2001…
Sep 15, 2001Citizen Group Hails Public and Senate Leadership, Sees Energy Challenges Ahead
Sep 15, 2001Citizen Group Hails Public and Senate Leadership, Sees Energy Challenges Ahead
Sep 15, 2001