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The 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, 2001The Associated Press Gov. Gray Davis said Friday he's concerned that a version of his deal to save Southern California Edison that's…
Sep 14, 2001The Foundation For Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) today called upon taxpayers across the nation to sign over their tax refund checks…
Sep 14, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #78 - Sep 13, 2001 SPECIAL SACRAMENTO LOBBYING…
Sep 13, 2001Volunteers from the "War Room" lobby to stop the Edison bailout billSacramento News & Review Today's battle would be crucial. If this…
Sep 13, 2001Volunteers from the "War Room" lobby to stop the Edison bailout billSacramento News & Review Today's battle would be crucial. If this…
Sep 13, 2001The Associated Press State lawmakers prepared to rush through hundreds of measures in the remaining two days of the legislative session, but…
Sep 13, 2001Consumer Group Says PUC Pres. Lynch and Comm. Brown Have Bias As A Result of Work With Administration
Sep 13, 2001--Windfall Profits Tax Nears Defeat on Assembly Floor-- Thursday, 5:30pm - With the spotlight turned on the East Coast, lawmakers are siding…
Sep 13, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #77 - Sep 12, 2001 SPECIAL SACRAMENTO LOBBYING…
Sep 12, 2001THE ELECTRICITY DAILY While the California Legislature's Southern California Edison rescue bill goes to conference committee where details may be worked out…
Sep 11, 2001