Energy
Bailout Watch #65 – Aug 10, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #65 - Aug 10, 2001 Davis's Department of…
Aug 10, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Insurance
State agency files revised money needs, but no details
The Associated Press An administrative law judge with the Public Utilities Commission has given utilities and consumer groups until Tuesday to comment…
Aug 9, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #64 – Aug 08, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #64 - Aug 08, 2001 National Edition Prez.…
Aug 8, 2001
Energy
State still not sure if electric rate increase is needed
The Associated Press California consumer's electric rates won't climb any higher, according to officials from the agency that has spent more than…
Aug 8, 2001
Energy
Developments in California’s energy crisis
The Associated Press Pacific Gas and Electric Co. tells state power regulators the amount of electricity each household can buy at the…
Aug 8, 2001
Privacy
AAA Cleared in Hawaiian Tour Deal
State attorney general's office says Auto Club did not break any laws by keeping Pleasant Holidays purchase secret.Los Angeles Times The Auto…
Aug 8, 2001Local Businesses Agree to Stop Sending Junk Faxes
Consumer Group Pursues Litigation Against Other Junk Faxers The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) has succeeded in getting three of…
Aug 8, 2001
Healthcare
PATIENTS’ RIGHTS: WOULD HOUSE BILL ‘TRUMP’ CALIF., TEXAS?
American Health Line California Department of Managed Health Care Director Daniel Zingale said yesterday that patients' rights legislation (HR 2563) approved by…
Aug 7, 2001PUC “Draft Rate Agreement” vs. SB x2 18
Checks and Balances at Stake in Upcoming Energy Policy Decisions
Aug 7, 2001Oaks Project Anti-Kickback Reform Spreads Like Wildfire
Interest in Conflict of Interest Ordinance Heats Up Across California Interest has sparked across the state towards adoption of conflict of interest…
Aug 7, 2001
Healthcare
Official Sees Peril to HMO Reforms
Chief of state agency says House bill would create an appeals fee and cap potential damages.Los Angeles Times California's HMO czar warned…
Aug 6, 2001
Healthcare
House bill may erode rights of Calif. patients
Sacramento Bee A patients' bill of rights passed by the House of Representatives late last week will undermine HMO reform efforts in…
Aug 6, 2001
Energy
Deregulation drive running out of gas
California's disaster plays spoilsportThe Washington Times California has seen no rolling electricity blackouts since late April and has even had to sell…
Aug 6, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #63 – Aug 03, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #63 - Aug 03, 2001 Public to Utilities:…
Aug 3, 2001
Energy
Davis dodges blackouts, but embroiled in conflict scandal
The Associated Press In California this summer, energy prices have stabilized, the lights have stayed on and Gov. Gray Davis keeps raising…
Aug 3, 2001Anti-Kickback Law Would have Prevented Trade: State Contract for Davis Campaign Funds
Citizen Group Declares California Needs Kickback Protections Citizen volunteers with the Oaks Project denounced Governor Davis' receipt of campaign contributions from a…
Aug 3, 2001
Energy
Chaos obscured energy conflicts
An adviser says the focus for buyers was keeping lights on in the state.Sacramento Bee It was Jan. 17, and Californians were…
Aug 2, 2001