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Senator: Bailout will cost public
McClintock speaks to utility's workers, decries Gov. Davis' push for bill.Ventura County Star State Sen. Tom McClintock told 50 Southern California Edison…
Sep 29, 2001PG&E Chief: FERC Delays Are Biggest Threat To Reorganization
Energy Daily Despite howls of protest from California officials and consumer groups, the head of PG&E Corp. said this week he is…
Sep 28, 2001Legislative Session to Aid Edison Is Delayed
Davis asks lawmakers to report Oct. 9 to vote on a plan, not yet devised, to keep the utility from filing for…
Sep 28, 2001Davis orders energy session Legislators are told to report back to discuss a plan for Edison as Angelides continues to push for a bond issue.
Sacramento Bee Gov. Gray Davis on Thursday formally summoned legislators back to the Capitol on Oct. 9 - one week later than…
Sep 28, 2001State treasurer urges regulators to set stage for bond sale
The Associated Press State Treasurer Phil Angelides said Thursday that delays by the California Public Utilities Commission mean the state won't issue…
Sep 27, 2001Davis Must Respect Legislature’s Verdict on Edison Bailout, Not Waste Taxpayer $ on Special Bailout Session, Says Consumer Group
Group Warns Against Holding Session While Veto Threat Exists
Sep 27, 2001Judge halts release of medical groups’ records by state agency
The Associated Press A judge agreed Wednesday to temporarily halt the state Department of Managed Health Care's planned release of medical group's…
Sep 26, 2001PG&E’s Solvency Plan Has Sparks Flying
The utility says it can get out of bankruptcy without any government funds, but critics see a scheme to evade state regulationsBusiness…
Sep 25, 2001HPR, KAISER RATE HIGH ON SURVEY
STATEWIDE STUDY CRITICIZES HMOS FOR DELAYS AT DOCTORS' OFFICESThe Press Democrat The two largest health maintenance organizations in Sonoma County - -…
Sep 25, 2001California gives its largest HMOs their first report card; Plans measured in 17 categories of care
The San Diego Union-Tribune California has issued its first report card on health-maintenance organizations, which indicates that many health plans fall short…
Sep 24, 2001Bailout Watch #80 – Sep 21, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #80 - Sep 21, 2001 PG&E to California:…
Sep 21, 2001PG&E PARENT WOULD GET ITS ASSETS
BANKRUPTCY JUDGE WILL HAVE FINAL SAY ON STRATEGY TO PAY CREDITORS IN FULLContra Costa Times A plan to restore bankrupt PG&E to…
Sep 21, 2001PG&E Parent Company Wants to Join in Deregulation Profiteering in Exchange for Bailing Itself Out
Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Violates State Law
Sep 20, 2001Deal to rescue Southern California Edison dies in Senate
The Associated Press Gov. Gray Davis called a third emergency legislative session early Saturday, after the Senate failed to vote on a…
Sep 19, 2001Gov. Davis Calls Yet Another Session
The Electricity Daily It's the California version of "The Perils of Pauline." California Gov. Gray Davis has promised to haul lawmakers back…
Sep 18, 2001California Lawmakers Punt On SCE Bailout; Governor To Try Again
Energy Daily The California Senate balked last week at legislation that would restore Southern California Edison to financial health, choosing instead to…
Sep 18, 2001Bailout Watch #79 – Sep 17, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #79 - Sep 17, 2001 BAILOUT BLOCKED Edison's…
Sep 17, 2001