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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, 2001All-Volunteer Campaign a Sign of Citizens' Power, Desire for Conflict of Interest Protections Citizens celebrated a victory for clean government at the…
Feb 7, 2001All-Volunteer Campaign a Sign of CitizensÕ Power, Desire for Campaign Reform Citizens celebrated a victory for clean government at the polls Tuesday…
Feb 7, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #2 - Feb 06, 2001 Utilities seeking bailout…
Feb 6, 2001But Still Cause For Some Concern The Foundation For Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) said today that the compromise HMO patients' rights…
Feb 6, 2001BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians The whole world is watching Last time, no one was…
Feb 5, 2001As part of the deregulation deal enacted by the California Legislature in 1996, California's utility companies -- Pacific Gas & Electric Co.,…
Feb 5, 2001The passage of AB1X on Thursday, February 1, is an unprecedented event in our state's history. Governor Davis and the California Legislature…
Feb 5, 2001Some state officials believe a multi-billion dollar ratepayer bailout of Edison and PG&E is necessary. FTCR and other consumer groups are adamantly…
Feb 5, 2001Chicago Tribune California is experimenting with a plan to reduce the number of uninsured motorists by lowering premiums in Los Angeles and…
Feb 5, 2001San Jose Mercury News Gov. Gray Davis recently urged Californians to cut their energy consumption by 7 percent. But now he really…
Feb 4, 2001The Associated Press California's $10 billion gamble to plunge into the energy-buying business was greeted at the Capitol with hugs, back slapping…
Feb 3, 2001The San Diego Union-Tribune Federal regulators say California's record run of power plant shutdowns was legitimate and not an attempt to raise…
Feb 3, 2001A FEDERAL AGENCY SAYS PLANTS WEREN'T CLOSED TO DRIVE PRICES UP. REACTIONS OF DAVIS, OTHERS ARE SKEPTICAL.Los Angeles Times Maintenance shutdowns that…
Feb 3, 2001Step triggers fears of high utility billsUSA TODAY California officially entered the power business Thursday when Gov. Gray Davis signed a $…
Feb 2, 2001Retail Services Report Despite earlier official vows that ratepayers would not have to foot the bill for expensive power in California, legislators…
Feb 2, 2001State to Buy Electricity Directly From SuppliersThe Washington Post California lawmakers today reluctantly approved a $ 10 billion plan that authorizes the…
Feb 2, 2001Los Angeles Times Insurance Commissioner Harry Low has asked the California Supreme Court to uphold regulations that allow auto insurers to use…
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