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Fraud claims could alter California's managed-care system. In same decision, judge denies bid to combine allegations by patients.The Los Angeles Times The…
Sep 27, 2002The 9th Circuit Court also casts doubt on the PUC's proposal to rescue PG&ESacramento Bee A federal appeals court said Monday it…
Sep 24, 2002CA Legislation updateThe Los Angeles Times Gov. Gray Davis signed a bill by Sen. Martha Escutia (D-Whittier) that will expand a program…
Sep 24, 2002With Driver's License Bills On Governor's Desk, Insurance Proposal to Surcharge Previously Uninsured "Makes No Sense"
Sep 24, 2002The Los Angeles Times From the people who brought you Proposition 103 and the like, the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights…
Sep 23, 2002Case Sent to Cal. Supreme Court; Group Expects Refunds
Sep 23, 2002Mercury Insurance Bill Would Negate Gains For Low-Income Consumers, Other Drivers If Signed By Davis
Sep 23, 2002Sacramento Bee Republican Bill Simon began his campaign by attacking the Democratic governor's handling of the state's energy crisis and budget woes,…
Sep 22, 2002The San Francisco Chronicle Over the years, various reforms have attempted to reduce the supremacy of leadership and restore the level of…
Sep 22, 2002Insurance Company has Begun Providing Campaign Cash to Lawmakers Who Voted for its Scheme to Surcharge Poor Motorists, Soldiers
Sep 20, 2002BCD News and Comment Since the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. filed for bankruptcy in April 2001, creditors have been critical of…
Sep 19, 2002Associated Press U.S. soldiers returning to California from overseas or out-of-state duty would be hurt by a proposal to let auto insurers…
Sep 19, 2002Bill to Raise Auto Premiums for Returning Soldiers, Others With Coverage Lapses on Davis's Desk
Sep 19, 2002Company Backing Bill Sends DonationSan Jose Mercury News Consumer activists called Tuesday for Gov. Gray Davis to return what they denounced as…
Sep 18, 2002Bill to Raise Auto Premiums for Returning Soldiers, Others With Lapses in Coverage on Davis's Desk Mercury Insurance gave Gov. Davis $25,000…
Sep 18, 2002Jillian Fitzpatrick of Ohio Denied Care for the Same Disease As Tommy and Hunter Bennett prepare to receive a potential life-prolonging treatment…
Sep 17, 2002Institute for Public Affairs - In These Times With several key players in the energy industry facing a financial meltdown, federal energy…
Sep 16, 2002