Providing an effective voice for American consumers in an era when special interests dominate public discourse, government and politics. Non-partisan.
North County Times Groups that represent utility consumers, after spending years in the obscurity of regulatory hearings, are suddenly enjoying access and…
Feb 13, 2001Sacramento Bee A federal judge Monday denied Southern California Edison's request to quickly raise its rates by about 9 percent to cover…
Feb 13, 2001San Jose Mercury News As California struggles with its chronic power shortage, Silicon Valley's unquenchable thirst for electrons is boosting maximum power…
Feb 13, 2001To Make All Forced HMO Arbitration Records Public The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) and the Health Administration Responsibility Project…
Feb 13, 2001Group Warns Legislature on Plan Lawmakers planning a $10 billion bailout of Edison and PG&E are drafting legislation to prevent California voters…
Feb 13, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #6 - Feb 12, 2001 Fooling voters by…
Feb 13, 2001Business Week On this cold January day in Houston, Enron President Jeffrey K. Skilling could easily play the pirate that California consumer…
Feb 12, 2001The Nation Blackouts, brownouts and soaring electricity rates have defined the political landscape of California since last spring. They've transformed the phrase…
Feb 12, 2001Lawmakers Have No Reason to Settle Lawsuit Through a Legislative Bailout
Feb 12, 2001The Bakersfield Californian The dollars have been counted and the totals are mind-boggling. Incumbent 4th District Supervisor Ken Peterson spent nearly $500,000…
Feb 11, 2001United Press International A bipartisan congressional group has proposed a new compromise on patients' rights legislation, including a limited right to sue…
Feb 10, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #5 - Feb 09, 2001 How much is…
Feb 10, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #4 - Feb 08, 2001 Parent corporations must…
Feb 9, 2001Shifting of funds to parent firms is area of disputeThe San Diego Union-Tribune California utilities are squaring off against state regulators in…
Feb 8, 2001In the battle to keep costs down,group medical visits are growingSacramento Bee As Dr. Chu Kwan Lau bent to examine a patient's…
Feb 8, 2001Wilson, faulting the PUC, urges Davis to issue an emergency order.The Orange County Register Former California Gov. Pete Wilson said Wednesday he…
Feb 8, 2001Creation of Edison Int'l, PG&E Corp. Came With Ratepayer Protection Conditions
Feb 8, 2001Defective Quackenbush Regulations Permit Insurers to Continue to Base Rates Primarily on Where Motorists Live Rather than on How Well They Drive…
Feb 8, 2001