Healthcare
Health Care Disputes at Issue
The Los Angeles Times Policy: Arbitration provider breaks with HMOs, saying it will no longer handle such cases unless both sides agree…
Mar 11, 2002Consumer Watchdog
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Group Applauds Nation’s Largest Arbitration Association for Stand On Voluntary Arbitration
The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) applauded the announcement today by the American Arbitration Association that it will no longer…
Mar 11, 2002
Energy
Energy Lawsuits Imminent, Lockyer Says
Electricity: Attorney general says the actions will allege antitrust violations, breach of contract by power producers during crisis.The Los Angeles Times As…
Mar 7, 2002Lesson From Election: Insurance Money is Poison
California Voters Reject Industry's Attempt to Corrupt Insurance Commissioner
Mar 6, 2002
Energy
PUC choice draws fire
Critics Condemn Davis' Appointment of Energy InsiderSan Jose Mercury News Gov. Gray Davis turned to an energy industry insider Tuesday to fill…
Mar 6, 2002
Energy
PG&E earned $1.1 billion last year; Bulk of profit came from its bankrupt utility
The San Francisco Chronicle PG&E Corp. reported yesterday stunning profit of $1.1 billion for 2001, as a huge increase in electricity rates…
Mar 6, 2002
Healthcare
Health insurance companies that refuse to pay
ABC-TV World News Tonight PETER JENNINGS, anchor: Most Americans depend on their employers for health insurance. Some small businesses cannot afford traditional…
Mar 6, 2002
Insurance
Garamendi, Mendoza Win California Insurance Commissioner Primary
BestWire Former California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi, a Democrat, will face off against Republican Gary Mendoza in a bid to reclaim his…
Mar 6, 2002
Energy
Davis’ PUC pick jolts consumer activists
Contra Costa Times In a move that sent angry consumer activists racing for their fax machines, Gov. Gray Davis named former Southern…
Mar 6, 2002
Energy
Davis Names Former Edison Chief to PUC
Energy: Consumer groups are angered by appointment of industry insider. Governor defends his choice.The Los Angeles Times To a chorus of protests…
Mar 6, 2002
Insurance
Davis names Michael Peevey new power regulator
The Associated Press State & Local Wire Gov. Gray Davis appointed a former Edison International and Southern California Edison executive Tuesday as…
Mar 5, 2002Davis Appoints Former Edison Exec, Private Power Company Consultant to Fill Open PUC Post
Michael Peevey Negotiated Failed Edison Bailout Plan Last Year
Mar 5, 2002Daschle Pushes Electricity Deregulation Bill in Disguise
Energy Industry Gets the Break the SEC Gave Enron in '94
Mar 5, 2002
Energy
Energy Policy Act of 2002 – More Deregulation with Daschle-Bingaman Plan
While there are a number of points of concern (including taxpayer subsidies of the nuclear and oil industries), the Foundation for Taxpayer…
Mar 4, 2002
Insurance
Eleven running for California commissioner
Business Insurance Voters in California's primary election on Tuesday will decide from among eleven candidates who will fill the role of insurance…
Mar 4, 2002
Insurance
Quackenbush Image Haunts Race for Insurance Watchdog Candidates Hone in on Issues of Honesty, Caring For Consumers
Modesto Bee The shadow being cast on the California insurance commissioner race comes from halfway across the Pacific Ocean.
Mar 3, 2002
Energy
Price-gouging Inquiries Target Enron Overcharges in California May Exceed $40 Billion
The Boston Globe The practices of Enron Corp. and other energy companies that designed California's energy-deregulation bill resulted in $40 billion to…
Mar 3, 2002