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Associated Press Senators approved a bill Saturday to let insurance companies offer discounts for customers who maintain coverage, even if they switch…
Aug 31, 2002Surcharge On Those With Lapsed Coverage Violates Prop 103 California Senate Democrats today are railroading through legislation (SB 689) allowing insurers to…
Aug 31, 2002Financial Times (London) Energy politics in America took a crucial turn in favour of debt holders and generators last week, with implications…
Aug 30, 2002A consumer advocate says it prompts insurers to raise rates on the poorContra Costa Times A bill decried by consumer advocates as…
Aug 30, 2002Senate Passes SB 783; Bill Would Fill Gaps in Federal Law by Punishing Execs Who Cover-Up Fraud, Protecting Whistleblowers
Aug 30, 2002This provision requires insurers to give you the 20% Good Driver Discount if you qualify, no matter where you live, and even…
Aug 30, 2002CA Dept. of Insurance From California Department of Insurance website - 8/16/02
Aug 30, 2002The Los Angeles Daily News Selling a single grade of gasoline at the pump would put a cap on incessant price spikes…
Aug 29, 2002The Houston Chronicle Regular is premium enough: A consumer group in California is proposing that only regular gasoline be sold to help…
Aug 29, 2002Sacramento News & Review Corporate scandals may have created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for reform. But can consumer advocates break the influence that…
Aug 29, 2002Capitol: The measure is backed by Mercury firm, a heavy contributor to lawmakers. Insurance chief opposes it.The Los Angeles Times Lawmakers have…
Aug 29, 2002Group Calls Upon Burton To Put Poor Above Party's Cash Machine The California Assembly voted today by a two-thirds margin for eleventh…
Aug 29, 2002A Double Surcharge On Uninsured Motorist For Every Alleged Single Discount For Middle Class. Democrats Should Not Take Twice As Much From…
Aug 29, 2002KGO-TV (ABC) - San Francisco A long weekend is coming up, does that mean you'll pay more at the pump? Many drivers…
Aug 28, 2002Energy: Restricting sales to a single grade could free up space for reserves to cushion against spikes.The Los Angeles Times A consumer…
Aug 28, 2002San Gabriel Valley Tribune Legislation that would force corporate executives to report their company's illegal accounting practices or face stiff penalties won…
Aug 28, 2002Associated Press Californians could save billions of dollars if oil companies were forced to offer only a single grade of gasoline, a…
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