Energy
POWER PLAY
Business Week On this cold January day in Houston, Enron President Jeffrey K. Skilling could easily play the pirate that California consumer…
Feb 12, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Insurance
CALIFORNIA’S DEREGULATION DISASTER.
The Nation Blackouts, brownouts and soaring electricity rates have defined the political landscape of California since last spring. They've transformed the phrase…
Feb 12, 2001Court Denies Edison’s Request for Immediate Rate Hike
Lawmakers Have No Reason to Settle Lawsuit Through a Legislative Bailout
Feb 12, 2001
Privacy
Editorial: Set local campaign limits
The 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, 2001
Healthcare
Bush, Congress at odds over patients’ rights to sue
United Press International A bipartisan congressional group has proposed a new compromise on patients' rights legislation, including a limited right to sue…
Feb 10, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #5 – Feb 09, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #5 - Feb 09, 2001 How much is…
Feb 10, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #4 – Feb 08, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #4 - Feb 08, 2001 Parent corporations must…
Feb 9, 2001
Energy
Utilities, state to vie over charges
Shifting of funds to parent firms is area of disputeThe San Diego Union-Tribune California utilities are squaring off against state regulators in…
Feb 8, 2001
Healthcare
Numbers Game
In 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, 2001
Energy
Ex-governor won’t take blame for power crisis
Wilson, faulting the PUC, urges Davis to issue an emergency order.The Orange County Register Former California Gov. Pete Wilson said Wednesday he…
Feb 8, 2001PUC Documents Show that Parent Companies, Not Public Must Pay for Utilities’ Problems
Creation of Edison Int'l, PG&E Corp. Came With Ratepayer Protection Conditions
Feb 8, 2001Consumer Group Calls on CA Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuit to End ZIP Code-Based Automobile Insurance Rates
Defective Quackenbush Regulations Permit Insurers to Continue to Base Rates Primarily on Where Motorists Live Rather than on How Well They Drive…
Feb 8, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #3 – Feb 07, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #3 - Feb 07, 2001 $800 million of…
Feb 8, 2001
Energy
State to purchase electricity for SDG&E; Good news for utility, but offers consumers mixed bag
The San Diego Union-Tribune A state agency will begin buying electricity for San Diego Gas and Electric Co. and assume costs that…
Feb 7, 2001
Healthcare
PATIENTS’ RIGHTS: MCCAIN, KENNEDY UNVEIL PLAN
American Health Line As expected, Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Edward Kennedy (D- Mass.) and a coalition of Democrat and GOP lawmakers yesterday…
Feb 7, 2001
Insurance
Letter to President Bush
Re: The Bushwhacking of America Your actions this week, to undermine a bi-partisan compromise for a patients' bill of rights, contradict your…
Feb 7, 2001
Energy
Davis unveils power-purchase deals
San Jose Mercury News After weeks of promising that it would secure low-cost electricity for California, the Davis administration unveiled power-purchase deals…
Feb 7, 2001
Energy
California’s Electricity-Buying Deals Fall Short of Need
San Jose Mercury News After weeks of promising that it would secure low-cost electricity for California, the Davis administration unveiled power-purchase deals…
Feb 7, 2001