Privacy
Who are the special people?
The San Francisco Chronicle So what happened to the politicians is exactly what's going to happen to their constituents -- their Social…
Jun 23, 2003Consumer Watchdog
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Privacy
Fight for privacy law gets rougher
Assemblyman upset by partial SS numbers given out; Majority Leader Chan may order probeOakland Tribune If Californians are going to squelch telemarketers,…
Jun 22, 2003
Energy
PUC wary of PG&E deal;
Some commissioners unhappy over 'costly' bankruptcy agreementAlameda Times-Star (Alameda, CA) The governor's critical statements, and those of the PUC commissioners, set off…
Jun 21, 2003Florida Insurer Reneges On Promise to Lower Rates If Malpractice Cap Enacted
California's 2nd Largest Insurer Says Liability Limits Didn't Work
Jun 20, 2003
Energy
State, PG&E Propose Deal to Erase Debt;
Settlement would allow utility to emerge from bankruptcy and lower electricity rates. Gov. Davis says customers deserve bigger cuts.Los Angeles Times Doug…
Jun 20, 2003
Energy
Settlement could put PG&E back on its feet;
But critics say consumers' cost is too highThe San Francisco Chronicle Douglas Heller of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said…
Jun 20, 2003
Privacy
Privacy advocates strike back at lawmakers
Partial Social Security numbers of Assembly members who rejected disclosure limits posted on InternetSanta Rosa Press-Democrat (California) "This is all about politicians…
Jun 20, 2003
Energy
Federal judge announces compromise in PG&E bankruptcy
Associated Press "This may be a great deal for PG&E and its creditors but it is funded out of the pockets of…
Jun 20, 2003
Privacy
Intimidation alleged in state privacy issue;
Lawmakers say group's publishing of partial Social Security numbers is meant to influence the vote.Orange County Register (California) "I wish they were…
Jun 19, 2003
Privacy
Extreme lobbying upsets Assembly;
Lawmakers mad at response to killing privacy billThe San Francisco Chronicle Jamie Court, the executive director of the consumer protection group, said…
Jun 19, 2003
Privacy
Our Privacy Pays the Price When State Legislators Sell Out
Los Angeles Times Speier's bill would have required written permission before a company peddles your personal information. It could be reconsidered next…
Jun 18, 2003
Privacy
Consumer Privacy Bill Rejected;
Measure to limit sale or sharing of personal data wins only three votes on 12-member panel.Los Angeles Times A landmark privacy protection…
Jun 18, 2003
Privacy
Assembly panel rejects privacy bill
Speier says she'll keep trying on a measure to limit use of consumer financial records.Sacramento Bee SB 1 stalled in the Assembly…
Jun 18, 2003No Financial Privacy For Californians, None For Politicians Who Stop Bill
Social Security Numbers Of Assembly Members & Governor Released FTCR released the first four digits of the social security numbers of California…
Jun 17, 2003
Privacy
Speier Privacy Bill Falls to Pass California Assembly Committee
Direct Newsline (PRIMEDIA Business Magazine) Tthe financial industry now faces a bigger threat: a stronger ballot initiative that has drawn 200,000 signatures,…
Jun 17, 2003
Insurance
STATE TELECOM ACTIVITIES
Communications Daily The Cal. Senate's Constitutional Amendments Committee advanced a bill (SCA-6) for a constitutional amendment that would make the Cal. PUC…
Jun 17, 2003