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Privacy measure faces beat the clock;

Wednesday deadline for passage of billThe San Francisco Chronicle "The only reason SB1 was brought back, obviously, is because the governor needed…

Solve the puzzles of blackout to avert a repeat crisis

Kansas City Star Did deregulation of electric utilities contribute to the problem? The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, which advocates more…

PUC pressured to lay off power plant inspectors

The San Diego Union-Tribune "Consumers who have paid to have the regulatory protections and benefits of the PUC are not only having…

Groups, lawmakers cut financial privacy deal

Sacramento Bee Jamie Court of FTCR said supporters of Davis worked out the compromise in an effort to help him survive the…

Deal reached on financial privacy measure

Copley News Service But not all privacy advocates are happy. Jerry Flanagan of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said the…

Consumer Privacy Bill Is Urged;

Businessman says that if the Legislature doesn't OK measure protecting financial information by next week, he will put a similar initiative on…

Calif. Eyes Strong Privacy Policy

Wired Magazine Faced with the possibility of an expensive campaign to defeat a threatened ballot initiative, California's financial industry set aside its…

Banks, insurance companies reluctantly OK privacy bill

Ventura County Star (California) The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, complained that the compromise gives too much ground and accused Davis…

Electricity Deregulation Strikes Again?

Massive Blackouts Hit Deregulated Systems in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Michigan

Consumer Group Predicts Florida Doctors’ Malpractice Premiums Will Rise, Patients Will Suffer Under New Law

Final Deal Stripped Out Provisions Necessary to Stop Insurer Price-Gouging, Voters Should Demand Reforms

THE RECALL CAMPAIGN; Poll Results, Bustamante Hinder Davis’ Ability to Raise Money;

The governor may not reach the $15-million goal he believes is needed to defeat recall.The Los Angeles Times "He is going to…

Privacy Bill Deal Reportedly Reached;

Measure would bar firms from selling consumers' financial data without consent.The Los Angeles Times "Any new law should be at least as…

Business, consumer groups cut deal over financial privacy bill

Associated Press "Californians deserve the right to vote to protect their privacy if the Legislature cannot deliver a comparable safeguard," Jerry Flanagan,…

Letter to Gov. Davis: Don’t Give Californians More Illusions About Their Privacy In Order To Save Yourself From The Recall

California’s economy

CBS Evening News (6:30 PM ET) - CBS-TV Mr. HARVEY ROSENFIELD (Consumer Rights Advocate): The things that made California the Golden State…

Recall Election Could Spur Universal Health Care Reform Debate

Consumer Groups: Reform Plan Must Include Cost Controls As gubernatorial recall candidates refine their positions on health care reform, the state legislature…

West Zone: Davis Signs Discount Bill

Insurance Chronicle The measure, SB 841, which could also lead to higher premiums for drivers who let their coverage lapse for more…

Garamendi seeks governor’s office that eluded him in 1994

Associated Press Harvey Rosenfield, president of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, a Santa Monica-based consumer advocacy group, said Garamendi is…