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The San Francisco Chronicle California enters undiscovered territory this week with the launch of a new Power Authority that will have unprecedented…
Aug 12, 2001State electricity purchasers often finished second against veteran industry traders.Los Angeles Times It was the night before the darkest day of the…
Aug 12, 2001San Jose Mercury News Californians who suspect they have been victimized by profiteering energy companies have something new to ponder.
Aug 11, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #65 - Aug 10, 2001 Davis's Department of…
Aug 10, 2001The Associated Press An administrative law judge with the Public Utilities Commission has given utilities and consumer groups until Tuesday to comment…
Aug 9, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #64 - Aug 08, 2001 National Edition Prez.…
Aug 8, 2001The Associated Press California consumer's electric rates won't climb any higher, according to officials from the agency that has spent more than…
Aug 8, 2001The Associated Press Pacific Gas and Electric Co. tells state power regulators the amount of electricity each household can buy at the…
Aug 8, 2001State attorney general's office says Auto Club did not break any laws by keeping Pleasant Holidays purchase secret.Los Angeles Times The Auto…
Aug 8, 2001Consumer Group Pursues Litigation Against Other Junk Faxers The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) has succeeded in getting three of…
Aug 8, 2001American Health Line California Department of Managed Health Care Director Daniel Zingale said yesterday that patients' rights legislation (HR 2563) approved by…
Aug 7, 2001Checks and Balances at Stake in Upcoming Energy Policy Decisions
Aug 7, 2001Interest in Conflict of Interest Ordinance Heats Up Across California Interest has sparked across the state towards adoption of conflict of interest…
Aug 7, 2001Chief of state agency says House bill would create an appeals fee and cap potential damages.Los Angeles Times California's HMO czar warned…
Aug 6, 2001Sacramento Bee A patients' bill of rights passed by the House of Representatives late last week will undermine HMO reform efforts in…
Aug 6, 2001California's disaster plays spoilsportThe Washington Times California has seen no rolling electricity blackouts since late April and has even had to sell…
Aug 6, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #63 - Aug 03, 2001 Public to Utilities:…
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