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Contra Costa Times The public relations gurus behind California's anti-smoking campaign have signed on a major new client -- the committee representing…
Jul 7, 2001The Associated Press The committee representing the companies that Pacific Gas & Electric owes billions of dollars is looking to hire one…
Jul 7, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #57 - Jul 05, 2001 View today's Bailout…
Jul 5, 2001Texan may be named next FERC chairmanThe San Diego Union-Tribune During his first weeks at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Pat Wood…
Jul 5, 2001Suppliers said to have held back; industry blames ISOThe San Diego Union-Tribune The first emergency tests of new electricity price controls have…
Jul 4, 2001San Jose Mercury News Gov. Gray Davis has agreed to pay more than $17 million to a small group of financial experts…
Jul 3, 2001Insurance Industry Defeats Ban on Industry Contributions to Insurance Commissioner
Jul 3, 2001The San Diego Union-Tribune Government regulation of health maintenance organizations has long been criticized for being lax in California, but Daniel Zingale…
Jul 1, 2001Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Officials on Monday will interview two legal firms they are considering using to challenge Measure A, City Manager…
Jun 30, 2001The Orange County Register For Californians, the patients' bill of rights passed by the U.S. Senate on Friday is not groundbreaking so…
Jun 30, 2001The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights praised the United States Senate for passing the McCain-Kennedy legislation, the Patient Protection Act of…
Jun 29, 2001Daily Texan The man named by Texas Gov. Rick Perry to chair the Public Utility Commission, the board that will oversee the…
Jun 28, 2001Initiative drive promised if lawmakers don't actThe San Francisco Chronicle If the Legislature fails to take action this year, consumer advocates say…
Jun 28, 2001Initiative drive promised if lawmakers don't actSan Francisco Chronicle If the Legislature fails to take action this year, consumer advocates say they…
Jun 28, 2001San Jose Mercury News The state must disclose everything about California's power purchases, including spot sales, contract details and tapes of negotiations,…
Jun 28, 2001Auto Club cites competitive pressures. Group says it paidLos Angeles Times The Automobile Club of Southern California and its insurance affiliate paid…
Jun 28, 2001Insurance Outreach Effort Must be Fixed to Help LA's Poor
Jun 28, 2001The Associated Press California's energy crisis may claim a substantial victim: deregulation itself.
Jun 27, 2001