Energy
Bailout Watch #39 – May 08, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #39 - May 08, 2001 Oink. Governor Davis…
May 8, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
In 1st Hearing, PUC Urged to Lift Rate Hike
Speakers call on the agency to rescind the increase approved last month. Officials caution that they are focusing on 'who pays and…
May 8, 2001
Insurance
Assembly vote opens bond measure up to referendum, delays
The Associated Press Despite dodging Republican opposition to $13.4 billion in bonds for power buys, Democratic lawmakers have opened the potential for…
May 8, 2001Citizens’ Group Petitions Attorney General to Force Reticent Cities to Uphold Law
Cities of Claremont, Pasadena, Santa Monica Refuse to Enforce Voter-Approved Ballot Measures to Stop Political Kickbacks Volunteers with the Oaks Project today…
May 8, 2001Senate to Vote on Most Important Short-Term Solution to Energy Crisis
Windfall Profits Tax - SB 1X - on Senate Floor
May 7, 2001Consumer Advocates Call for Rate Protection for Residential Consumers, Small Business
With Strong Action From Governor, No Rate Hikes Are Necessary, Says FTCR
May 7, 2001
Privacy
Just the Fax
The San Francisco Chronicle A Los Angeles consumer rights group, the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, recently filed suit against Schatzi…
May 6, 2001
Energy
Gas Tabs and Hot Air
The Washington Times Having just returned to my home in Michigan from a driving trip to the East Coast, it's easy to…
May 6, 2001
Energy
State Agrees to Buy Power From Sempra
Separately, Edison begins $3-million ad campaign to gain support for deal to sell its transmission grid to California.Los Angeles Times Governor Gray…
May 5, 2001
Energy
Energy costs rise — pay of execs, too
Generators' CEOs get big raises. Some say they're worthy, others greedy.The Orange County Register Executives at the largest energy companies selling power…
May 5, 2001
Energy
Calif. power grid execs admit to bloated budget
San Jose Mercury News The non-profit agency that runs most of California's electric grid and sits at the hub of the state's…
May 5, 2001
Insurance
Bailout Watch #38 – May 04, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #38 - May 04, 2001 Duke Energy meet…
May 4, 2001
Healthcare
Medicare patients allowed to sue HMOs
Top state court rules in denial-of-care caseThe San Francisco Chronicle In a major victory for 1.5 million Californians, the state Supreme Court…
May 4, 2001
Healthcare
Medicare Patients Can Sue HMOs
State court rules in favor of consumers' right to seek redress if care is improperly denied.Los Angeles Times Medicare patients in California…
May 4, 2001
Healthcare
California Court Upholds Patient’s Right to Sue an H.M.O.
New York Times In a decision that makes it easier for Medicare patients to sue their health maintenance organizations, the California Supreme…
May 4, 2001Edison to Spend Millions in Ads Geared Toward $Billion Bailout
Utility Trots Out Shills and Turncoats in TV/Radio Lobbying Effort
May 4, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #37 – May 03, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #37 - May 03, 2001 Remember when we…
May 3, 2001
Energy
California Decision May Lead to Future Tax Break for Energy Firms
San Jose Mercury News Even as they announce record profits, energy companies from Texas, North Carolina and other states could see a…
May 3, 2001