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Bailout Watch #45 – May 23, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #45 - May 23, 2001 Click here to…
May 23, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Privacy
Legislature accused of neglecting issues because of power
The Associated Press Preoccupied by the power crisis, lawmakers are leaving much of the taxpayers' pressing business undone, a coalition of consumer,…
May 23, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #44 – May 22, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #44 - May 22, 2001 Hey, Gray, Don't…
May 22, 2001Oaks Project Condemns Santa Monica City Council Attempt to Derail Voter-Approved Reform
Citizen Group Refutes City Attorney's Unfounded Claims that LL is Unconstitutional Fredric Woocher, attorney with the Santa Monica-based Strumwasser and Woocher, delivered…
May 22, 2001Gray: Don’t Give the Grid Away, Advocates Say
Fed "Power Grab" would leave California Defenseless
May 22, 2001
Energy
PG&E Judge Bars Panel of Customers
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s 4 million customers are not entitled to a committee to represent interests in bankruptcy case.Los Angeles Times…
May 19, 2001
Energy
Judge rules ratepayers won’t be able to participate in PG&E’s bankruptcy
Contra Costa Times Ratepayers won't have their own seat at the table during Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s bankruptcy, a federal judge…
May 19, 2001
Energy
Consumers have no say in PG&E bankruptcy, judge says
Utility had challenged trustee's decision to allow committeeThe San Francisco Chronicle Ratepayer groups have no legal right to defend their interests in…
May 19, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #43 – May 18, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #43 - May 18, 2001 Bush will blink:…
May 18, 2001Bankruptcy Judge Refuses to Allow PG&E Ratepayer Representation
Taxation, Without Representation
May 18, 2001
Privacy
Maybe Politics Doesn’t Pay
Santa Monica frets over anti-corruption measureLA Weekly When Santa Monica voters handily approved a Ralph Nader-backed anti-political-corruption initiative last November, the town's…
May 18, 2001
Energy
California Democrats, Republicans Divided over Bush Energy Plan
Contra Costa Times Using a two-pronged strategy, Gov. Gray Davis responded to President Bush's energy plan Thursday by assailing its lack of…
May 18, 2001
Energy
Advocacy group will not force referendum on $13 billion bonds for power
The Associated Press An influential consumer advocacy group has decided not to seek a public referendum on the state's plan to issue…
May 18, 2001Bush Energy Plan Will Make California Crisis Worse
Taxpayer Boondoggles, More Deregulation = Higher Prices, Taxes
May 17, 2001
Energy
Power-hungry Californians hit by electric shock
The Times (London) Where's all the outrage?CALIFORNIANS, who have enjoyed almost unlimited cheap electricity for decades to power their air-conditioning, catering-size fridges…
May 17, 2001
Energy
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COSTS ON THE RISE
National Public Radio In California, the costs of power shortages keep rising. Many Californians will see a record increase in electricity rates…
May 16, 2001
Energy
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COSTS ON THE RISE
NPR - ALL THINGS CONSIDERED In California, the costs of power shortages keep rising.
May 16, 2001