Energy
LIGHT AND DARKNESS
LA Weekly The California Power Authority is up and running amid widespread criticism not just from the right, which has always opposed…
Sep 7, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Insurance
Health plans getting better, report finds
The San Diego Union-Tribune While Congress tries to craft a managed-care patient's bill of rights, health plans received acknowledgement yesterday that perhaps…
Sep 7, 2001
Privacy
Assembly passes bill to rescue Edison
The San Francisco Chronicle The Assembly narrowly approved a rescue plan for Southern California Edison yesterday, but the controversial legislation still faces…
Sep 7, 2001
Privacy
Assembly OKs Bill to Rebuild Edison’s Finances
Lawmakers battle late into the night over the $2.9-billion package pushed by Gov. Davis. Foes say the plan, which faces hurdles in…
Sep 7, 2001ASSEMBLY PASSES EDISON BAILOUT
Fate of $4 Billion Tax Increase on Ratepayers Now in Senate's Hands As expected, the California Assembly late last night ordered a…
Sep 7, 2001
Insurance
Bailout Watch #76 – Sep 06, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #76 - Sep 06, 2001 SPECIAL EVENING BULLETIN…
Sep 6, 2001
Privacy
Bailout Watch #75 – Sep 06, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #75 - Sep 06, 2001 SPECIAL SACRAMENTO WAR…
Sep 6, 2001
Privacy
Bail of Tears
EditorialSacramento News & Review It's hard to see how the governor's plan to save Edison has been forged for "our sake." And…
Sep 6, 2001
Energy
Assembly approves deal to rescue Southern California Edison
The Associated Press The state Assembly approved a bill Thursday evening that would let Southern California Edison shift repayment of much of…
Sep 6, 2001
Healthcare
OFFICIALS SAY KAISER PHYSICIANS ACCESSIBLE
IMPROVED POLICIES, SATISFIED PATIENTS CITED IN WAKE OF CRITICISMThe Press Democrat Kaiser Permanente officials, who came under fire last weekend for limiting…
Sep 5, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #74 – Sep 04, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #74 - Sep 04, 2001 SPECIAL SACRAMENTO WAR…
Sep 4, 2001
Energy
Now Davis Doing Too Much, Energy Critics Say
Los Angeles Times Faulted early on for responding sluggishly to the energy crisis, Gov. Gray Davis has reversed course in dramatic fashion,…
Sep 4, 2001
Privacy
It’s the season for fund raising
'Capitol tradition' is at the climax of the session's legislation.Sacramento Bee They're the most expensive meals in town. A $1,000 smoothie, a…
Sep 4, 2001
Energy
Assembly committee approves Edison rescue plan
The Associated Press A key Assembly committee approved a bill Tuesday to rescue near-bankrupt Southern California Edison, sending the measure to the…
Sep 4, 2001
Insurance
CITY’S MEASURE B LAWSUIT LOSES
Pasadena-Star News Pasadena- The city lost its attempt last week to join a lawsuit against Measure B, the voter-approved initiative that aims…
Sep 3, 2001
Energy
The Struggle To Move On
Utility Business California has made it through the summer. Now it faces the consequences of its energy woes.
Sep 1, 2001
Healthcare
Kaiser Made It Hard to See an MD, Critics Say
HMO hindered Northern California patients' access to doctors, papers show. But service is better of late, a top physician says.Los Angeles Times…
Sep 1, 2001