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New guidebook a life raft for patientsThe San Francisco Chronicle Her long battle against the state's biggest health maintenance organization has made…
May 15, 2001First 40,000 Printed Guides Available Through State Hotlines California patients facing problems with their HMO, concerns over their medical privacy, or questions…
May 15, 2001The California Senate Judiciary Committee, by a 4-to-2 vote, has approved legislation giving HMO patients the right to go to court. Currently,…
May 15, 2001Residential, Small Business Ratepayers To Bear Bulk of $450 Annual Rate Increase
May 15, 2001Las Vegas Business Press News of the Federal Trade Commission exonerating oil companies against charges of violating antitrust laws and collusion in…
May 14, 2001California patients facing problems with their HMO, concerns over their medical privacy, or questions about their rights under new state HMO reform…
May 14, 2001The Associated Press The frequency of temporary closures of California power plants for maintenance and repairs has increased as much as four…
May 12, 2001Generators insist maintenance was needed. State contends firms created false shortage.Los Angeles Times Since the moment electricity prices began to soar in…
May 12, 2001The Bond Buyer A consumer watchdog group in California is considering collecting signatures to put legislation authorizing the state's multibillion-dollar power bond…
May 11, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #41 - May 10, 2001 Look Ma, no…
May 10, 2001Lynch says about half the residential customers of Edison, PG&E would escape increases. Her plan draws fire from all sides.Los Angeles Times…
May 10, 2001Graduated rate increase would take effect in JuneThe San Francisco Chronicle As state regulators outlined plans to raise residential electricity bills by…
May 10, 2001Bailout Watch #40 -- Cartoon Special - May 9, 2001
May 9, 2001The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer JIM LEHRER: Finally tonight, a California power update, Spencer Michels reports.
May 9, 2001Sacramento Bee Consumers puzzled by the increasingly dense thicket of regulations surrounding HMOs now have a new place to turn for help…
May 9, 2001The San Diego Union-Tribune Ah, the glorious change of seasons in the deregulated electricity business. Supplies are tight, the lights flicker, and…
May 9, 2001Consumers suspicious; industry says it can't control pump costsMinneapolis Star Tribune Gas prices shoot through the roof, so the duet begins anew.…
May 9, 2001Taxpayers Exposed for Tens of Billions More
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