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Energy Daily California's State Assembly narrowly approved its version of a rescue plan for Southern California Edison late last week, although the…
Sep 10, 2001Consumer advocates say if the bill to help the utility passes they will try to overturn it with a ballot measure next…
Sep 8, 2001Foes say the plan, which faces hurdles in the Senate, is a bailout.Los Angeles Times Despite threats of a ballot backlash, the…
Sep 8, 2001LA Weekly It's the yellow armbands against the dark suits, as consumer activists (the ones with the yellow armbands) go up against…
Sep 7, 2001LA Weekly The California Power Authority is up and running amid widespread criticism not just from the right, which has always opposed…
Sep 7, 2001The San Diego Union-Tribune While Congress tries to craft a managed-care patient's bill of rights, health plans received acknowledgement yesterday that perhaps…
Sep 7, 2001The San Francisco Chronicle The Assembly narrowly approved a rescue plan for Southern California Edison yesterday, but the controversial legislation still faces…
Sep 7, 2001Lawmakers battle late into the night over the $2.9-billion package pushed by Gov. Davis. Foes say the plan, which faces hurdles in…
Sep 7, 2001Fate of $4 Billion Tax Increase on Ratepayers Now in Senate's Hands As expected, the California Assembly late last night ordered a…
Sep 7, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #76 - Sep 06, 2001 SPECIAL EVENING BULLETIN…
Sep 6, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #75 - Sep 06, 2001 SPECIAL SACRAMENTO WAR…
Sep 6, 2001EditorialSacramento News & Review It's hard to see how the governor's plan to save Edison has been forged for "our sake." And…
Sep 6, 2001The Associated Press The state Assembly approved a bill Thursday evening that would let Southern California Edison shift repayment of much of…
Sep 6, 2001IMPROVED POLICIES, SATISFIED PATIENTS CITED IN WAKE OF CRITICISMThe Press Democrat Kaiser Permanente officials, who came under fire last weekend for limiting…
Sep 5, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #74 - Sep 04, 2001 SPECIAL SACRAMENTO WAR…
Sep 4, 2001'Capitol tradition' is at the climax of the session's legislation.Sacramento Bee They're the most expensive meals in town. A $1,000 smoothie, a…
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