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Associated Press Then-Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush improperly used his office to further his political ambitions and help his friends financially, then tried…
Aug 21, 2000That Forces Consumer To Repay Utility Company For Lost Profits During Rollback The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights condemned the 3-2…
Aug 21, 2000The recommendations of the report released today by the California Assembly on the Insurance-gate scandal largely ignore the role of insurers and…
Aug 21, 2000Associated Press Inspired by the scandal that engulfed former Insurance Commissioner Charles Quackenbush, an Assembly committee Friday approved drastically limiting campaign donations…
Aug 18, 2000Assembly takes first step toward Quackenbush scandal reform, Advocates wary of details A measure that will limit the amount of campaign contributions…
Aug 18, 2000Judicial Council Considers Rules To End Secrecy Agreements Court rules currently under consideration by California's Judicial Council would prohibit the sealing of…
Aug 17, 2000Advocates Concerned About Fate of Bill to Limit Insurance Company Contributions to Insurance Commissioner
Aug 17, 2000As they munch on smoked duck ravioli and Squid ink tagliolini at a chic Italian eatery tonight (8/14) hosted by the Sempra…
Aug 15, 2000Judge Holds Case Will Move Forward A California Superior Court Judge in San Diego has allowed a unfair business practices complaint against…
Aug 14, 2000Adopts Recommendations of Consumer Advocates For Ratepayer Rebellion Adopting the recommendation of consumer advocates and former San Diego Mayor Maureen O'Connor, the…
Aug 10, 2000Sacramento Bee At least five of the proposals are directly inspired by the scandal that has enveloped former state Insurance Commissioner Chuck…
Aug 7, 2000Associated Press The legislative equivalent of crunch time starts Monday when lawmakers return from a monthlong recess to decide hundreds of issues…
Aug 6, 2000Associated Press The scandal surrounding former Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush has increased the likelihood that lawmakers will impose new consumer-friendly controls on…
Aug 6, 2000Advocates Will Ask For Special Session Of Legislature In the midst of a state-wide energy crisis, and after hearing from consumer advocates…
Aug 3, 2000Senator Escutia Agrees to Author Legislation
Aug 3, 2000Davis names Harry Low to succeed QuackenbushSan Francisco Chronicle
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