Energy

LA Has Chance to Lead Prescription Drug Revolution

May 4, 2005  ·  Jamie Court

<p class="source">KPCC 89.3FM (Pasadena, CA)</p> <p>If the City Council does the right thing, Los Angeles will be on its way to becoming the only city in the country that negotiates price breaks from drug companies on behalf of its residents. NassauCounty, New York has such a plan and, with roughly a third of LA's population, its residents are already saving 20 percent.</p>

Schwarzenegger appoints Republican businessman to PUC

May 3, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>Bohn's business relationship with GlobalNet might raise a conflict-of-interest that prevents Bohn from voting on pivotal PUC issues affecting the energy market, said Doug Heller, executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, a consumer rights group.</p>

Bohn Appointed to Opening on PUC;

May 3, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Critics Site Conflict of Interest with His Current Firm</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>"Bohn has a clear conflict of interest with his current firm," said Doug Heller of the Santa Monica-based Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, adding that the software could be used by traders like the sort who contributed to the 2000-01 energy crisis. "Schwarzenegger should be looking for someone with credentials to be a consumer watchdog, not a captain of industry."</p>

Chevron plans to buy Unocal for $18.4 billion;

April 5, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Deal would bolster East Bay oil giant's strategically located sources of gas, crude</h3><p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said ChevronTexaco had forged close ties with the governor and contributed to his campaign committees.</p>

Chevron-Texaco’s LNG-Gate

April 4, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">Today's announcement of Chevron-Texaco's purchase of Unocal has a back story that could be the biggest scandal of the Schwarzenegger Administration yet. Back in July '04, some of Arnold's top...</font>

ChevronTexaco announces buyout of Unocal

April 4, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">MARKETPLACE - Minnesota Public Radio</p> <p>Mr. JAMIE COURT (Consumer Advocate - FTCR): This merger could have tremendous impact on the future electricity market, and I think it could have an impact on the current gasoline market</p>

Warren Warns Arnold He Could Be Lunch

March 15, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">Warren Beatty concluded his acceptance speech of the 3rd Phillip Burton Public Service Award this weekend by warning Arnold Schwarzenegger:<br/> <br/> "I'd like to be rooting for you. So I'...</font>

Goal of new state legislation: one million sun-powered homes and businesses by 2018

March 13, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>Jerry Flanagan, an advocate with FTCR, said his organization believes Schwarzenegger is using the solar initiative to provide cover for the rest of his energy program, which he says "is a green veneer on a dirty and costly energy policy."</p>

Committee spearheads governor’s reform efforts

March 7, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (Ontario, CA)</p> <p>"Citizens to Save California is comprised of neither citizens, nor are they going to save California," said Carmen Balber, a spokeswoman for FTCR, based in Santa Monica. "It represents the largest industry interests in California, most of whom are also</p>

Governor pushes ‘reform agenda’ amid noisy contention

March 3, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Proposed pension revamp is a target</h3><p class="source">The San Diego Union Tribune</p> <p>Amid the din of dueling supporters and protesters, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visited a San Diego radio station parking lot Thursday to collect signatures for his ballot proposals and try to stamp out a controversy about his plan to overhaul public pensio</p>

Schwarzenegger considers tax breaks for filming in California

February 28, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Daily News of Los Angeles</p> <p>Critics say with the state facing a $9 billion budget deficit, this is no time for California to be giving away money from the state treasury.</p>

Governor gives ‘special interest’ new slant;

February 27, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Teachers, nurses protest depiction</h3><p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>Unions representing teachers and nurses are fighting back, saying their members are trusted professionals whose only special interest is improving education and health care. They say Arnold is doing the bidding of the real special interests...</p>