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Bill would give discount to drivers who have continuous auto coverageOakland Tribune Despite an outcry from consumer groups, an East Bay senator…
May 8, 2003Measures opposed by activists and regulators advance. Firm has been a big campaign donor.Los Angeles Times A Los Angeles insurance company that…
May 8, 2003Senate Leader Must Stop Anti-Poor Auto Insurance Bill, Groups Say ??r sent today, low-income community advocates across California called on Senate Leader…
May 7, 2003Previously Vetoed Bill To Surcharge Uninsured Drivers Passes Senate Committee One insurance company is again trying to buy itself legislative permission to…
May 7, 2003SB 26 Would Require 'Prior Approval' of HMO Rates
May 7, 2003Associated Press State & Local Wire A Senate committee Wednesday approved auto insurance rate legislation backed by a major campaign contributor -…
May 7, 2003Sacramento Bee Critics of the Mercury Insurance-sponsored bill say the measure goes against the will of the voters - expressed in Proposition…
May 7, 2003Associated Press State & Local Wire Oil companies got a split decision Tuesday on two bills that supporters said would inject more…
May 6, 2003The London Times (UK) Companies doing business in California may soon get the same warning as drug dealers in South Central Los…
May 6, 2003Mercury Insurance Contributes Hundreds of Thousands to Politicians, Pushes Previously Vetoed Legislation to Surcharge Low-Income Drivers
May 5, 2003SB 26 Would Require 'Prior Approval' of Rates
May 5, 2003Survey finds patients and doctors are unaware of a state law granting independent appeals of insurer decisions.Los Angeles Times Most Californians remain…
May 5, 2003Associated Press State & Local Wire Molina Healthcare Inc., one of the nation's most profitable HMOs that serves Medicaid patients, is under…
May 5, 2003Costly earthquake insurance leaves many homeowners in a quandary, facing high deductibles and no coverage for garages, pools and other structures.Los Angeles…
May 4, 2003Some say Molina's hefty margins may come at expense of quality care. Supporters cite diverse coverage for its success.Los Angeles Times But…
May 4, 2003Orange County Register (California) The Legislature's 2002 finale featured a pitched battle over an issue known as ''the persistency factor.'' If it…
May 4, 2003The Daily News of Los Angeles Consumer advocates accused the companies of price-gouging Friday as ChevronTexaco joined other oil giants in reporting…
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