“Independent” Administrator Of Kaiser Arbitration System Is Rep For Corporate Lobby
The lobbying group for large corporations, including Kaiser and Phillip Morris, that seek to limit consumer's legal rights will bring the purportedly…
Feb 6, 2002Consumer Watchdog
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Healthcare
State HMO regulator snagged in web of legal challenges
San Diego Union-Tribune A year-and-a-half into his tenure as the state's head regulator over the managed-care industry, Daniel Zingale is facing a…
Feb 6, 2002
Insurance
Ex-insurance czar won’t face charges
Former Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush, who resigned in disgrace won't face criminal charges
Feb 6, 2002
Energy
Bailout Watch #88 – Feb 04, 2002
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #88 - Feb 04, 2002 No Money Down…
Feb 4, 2002
Insurance
Region’s Gas Price Hikes Expected to Slow
Fuel: Ample West Coast supplies should help keep the average per-gallon cost well below $2, analysts say.Los Angeles Times The surge in…
Feb 2, 2002
Energy
Deal to end PUC review of power purchases opposed
The San Diego Union-Tribune Consumer advocates yesterday said a proposal for the California Public Utilities Commission to relinquish review of state electricity…
Feb 2, 2002
Energy
State regulators issue plan to pay state’s power debt
The Associated Press California's governor praised a proposal from state regulators that would allow the state to issue billions of dollars of…
Feb 1, 2002
Energy
State regulators issue plan to pay state’s power debt
The Associated Press California's governor praised a proposal from state regulators that would allow the state to issue billions of dollars of…
Feb 1, 2002
Energy
PUC, Davis break impasse on energy bond; fall rate cut might be possible
San Diego Union-Tribune State electricity regulators ended a four-month deadlock with the Davis administration yesterday, paving the way for a $12.5 billion…
Feb 1, 2002
Energy
PUC loses power to set rates in deal
Energy bond plan buoys investors, but angers consumer advocatesThe San Francisco Chronicle The state Public Utilities Commission would lose its authority to…
Feb 1, 2002
Energy
From Enron to Cheney to California
Golden State politicians are on the warpath after a leaked memo reveals Kenneth Lay's instructions on how the White House should handle…
Feb 1, 2002
Energy
Davis, PUC come to agreement to let state go into bond market
Contra Costa Times A high stakes poker game was drawing to a close this week when Gov. Gray Davis and utility regulators…
Feb 1, 2002
Energy
Bailout Watch #87 – Jan 31, 2002
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #87 - Jan 31, 2002 Gray Davis for…
Jan 31, 2002
Energy
Boxer, Feinstein seize on ‘smoking gun’ note
White House actions mirrored Enron's ideasThe San Francisco Chronicle California's two senators pledged yesterday to turn up the heat on the White…
Jan 31, 2002
Privacy
Initiative Goes to Court
Claremont Courier A Superior Court judge heard arguments last week on the merits of a lawsuit brought by the city of Santa…
Jan 30, 2002Enron Memo to Cheney Urged Him to Ignore California Power Woes
Memo Given to VP by Ken Lay Shows That Enron Influenced Federal Response to California, National Energy Policy A memo uncovered by…
Jan 30, 2002When Enron Went Bankrupt, Electricity Prices Fell 30%
Congressional Testimony of Robert McCullough
Jan 29, 2002
Accountability
GOP contenders wrestle with California’s energy woes
The Associated Press After following the energy crisis for more than a year, Davis resident Dobey Fleeman has had enough. He's installing…
Jan 28, 2002