Energy
Bailout Watch #41 – May 10, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #41 - May 10, 2001 Look Ma, no…
May 10, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
Rate Hikes Up to 60% Proposed by PUC Chief
Lynch says about half the residential customers of Edison, PG&E would escape increases. Her plan draws fire from all sides.Los Angeles Times…
May 10, 2001
Energy
Power bills set to skyrocket for heavy users
Graduated rate increase would take effect in JuneThe San Francisco Chronicle As state regulators outlined plans to raise residential electricity bills by…
May 10, 2001
Privacy
Bailout Watch #40 — Cartoon Special – May 9, 2001
Bailout Watch #40 -- Cartoon Special - May 9, 2001
May 9, 2001
Energy
Power Talks
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer JIM LEHRER: Finally tonight, a California power update, Spencer Michels reports.
May 9, 2001
Healthcare
Patients get help on HMO disputes
Sacramento Bee Consumers puzzled by the increasingly dense thicket of regulations surrounding HMOs now have a new place to turn for help…
May 9, 2001
Energy
ISO caught short by off-line plants and breakdowns
The San Diego Union-Tribune Ah, the glorious change of seasons in the deregulated electricity business. Supplies are tight, the lights flicker, and…
May 9, 2001
Energy
As gas prices soar, angry accusations fly
Consumers suspicious; industry says it can't control pump costsMinneapolis Star Tribune Gas prices shoot through the roof, so the duet begins anew.…
May 9, 2001Group Calls Bond Legislation a “Blank Check” for Electricity Cartel
Taxpayers Exposed for Tens of Billions More
May 9, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #39 – May 08, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #39 - May 08, 2001 Oink. Governor Davis…
May 8, 2001
Energy
In 1st Hearing, PUC Urged to Lift Rate Hike
Speakers call on the agency to rescind the increase approved last month. Officials caution that they are focusing on 'who pays and…
May 8, 2001
Insurance
Assembly vote opens bond measure up to referendum, delays
The Associated Press Despite dodging Republican opposition to $13.4 billion in bonds for power buys, Democratic lawmakers have opened the potential for…
May 8, 2001Citizens’ Group Petitions Attorney General to Force Reticent Cities to Uphold Law
Cities of Claremont, Pasadena, Santa Monica Refuse to Enforce Voter-Approved Ballot Measures to Stop Political Kickbacks Volunteers with the Oaks Project today…
May 8, 2001Senate to Vote on Most Important Short-Term Solution to Energy Crisis
Windfall Profits Tax - SB 1X - on Senate Floor
May 7, 2001Consumer Advocates Call for Rate Protection for Residential Consumers, Small Business
With Strong Action From Governor, No Rate Hikes Are Necessary, Says FTCR
May 7, 2001
Privacy
Just the Fax
The San Francisco Chronicle A Los Angeles consumer rights group, the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, recently filed suit against Schatzi…
May 6, 2001
Energy
Gas Tabs and Hot Air
The Washington Times Having just returned to my home in Michigan from a driving trip to the East Coast, it's easy to…
May 6, 2001
Energy
Energy costs rise — pay of execs, too
Generators' CEOs get big raises. Some say they're worthy, others greedy.The Orange County Register Executives at the largest energy companies selling power…
May 5, 2001