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INSURANCE PREMIUMS RISE AT RECORD RATE TO COVER HUGE PAYOUTSThe Daily Press Homeowners in Virginia are experiencing the steepest increases ever in…
Jan 5, 2003Some say shake-up favors power firmsThe Houston Chronicle The California regulatory commission that blamed the state's energy crisis on Enron Corp. and…
Jan 4, 2003The San Jose Mercury News The special access given to Phil Isenberg and Patrick Johnston sparked criticism from consumer activists and political…
Jan 4, 2003Gas Daily The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights already has called for the California state Senate to reject Peevey's appointment.
Jan 3, 2003Energy Daily California Gov. Gray Davis, in a public snub of a state official who has not always followed his wishes, announced…
Jan 3, 2003MALPRACTICE COSTS STIFLING, SOME SAYThe Hartford Courant A walkout by West Virginia surgeons will increase pressure this year on state legislatures and…
Jan 3, 2003This article appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle on January 2, 2003The San Francisco Chronicle The truth is that no healthcare solution…
Jan 2, 2003The Charleston Gazette Their motto says, "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there," but that's no longer true for state residents…
Jan 2, 2003San Jose Mercury News Gov. Gray Davis on Tuesday named a former energy executive to head the California Public Utilities Commission, shifting…
Jan 2, 2003The San Francsico Chronicle California needs a system-wide plan to resolve growing inequities in health care. One middle-ground solution would be a…
Jan 2, 2003CBS TV Evening News (6:30 PM ET) If you took out homeowners insurance to protect your home and family, you may be…
Jan 2, 2003New president, member called too pro-industryThe San Francisco Chronicle Shaking up the powerful agency that determines what Californians pay for electricity, Gov.…
Jan 1, 2003With the addition of a former top aide, all five now are Davis appointeesContra Costa Times Gov. Gray Davis shook up the…
Jan 1, 2003Sacramento Bee In a shake-up Tuesday of the board that oversees electric and telephone bills for millions of Californians, Gov. Gray Davis…
Jan 1, 2003EX-UTILITY CHIEF TO HEAD PANELSan Jose Mercury News "With billions of dollars in consumer rates at stake, Californians need an independent consumer…
Jan 1, 2003Associated Press State & Local Wire A former utility executive has been picked by Gov. Gray Davis to head the state's Public…
Jan 1, 2003He ousts Loretta Lynch from president's post and names Michael Peevey, who some activists say is too close to the energy industry.The…
Jan 1, 2003ASAP Online Magazine While the various players try to sort out the answers to these questions, it might be worth looking at…
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