Insurance

Wall Street’s Jockey

March 8, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">Tonight, the 21 Club -- the Manhattan restaurant and prohibition-era speakeasy adorned with sculptures of jockeys -- will be host to Arnold's no-limits fundraising. Dinner with the Gov runs a...</font>

$22,300 For a Seat at the Policy Table

March 8, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">Arnold's invitation to tomorrow's Washington D.C. fundraiser at the St. Regis hotel promises that for $22,300 donors will get "one seat at the Business Roundtable with Governor...</font>

Donors’ Influence on Schwarzenegger Is an Issue

March 7, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The New York Times</p> <p>The speaker of the California Assembly, Fabian Núñez, Democrat of Los Angeles, said Mr. Schwarzenegger's pursuit of political contributions had become a serious impediment to his dealings with Democrats in the Legislature.</p>

Photo ops for sale, governor’s ear, too

March 4, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>SCHWARZENEGGER TO HIT UP BUSINESSES BUT SAYS IT WON'T AFFECT HIS POSITIONS</h3><p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>"The governor's office is for sale," said Jerry Flanagan, of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights and ArnoldWatch.org. "It's not rocket science to see that big contributions equal favorable policy."</p>

15 Years of Physicians’ Lies Uncovered

February 28, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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State Farm rate proposal challenged

February 27, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>FTCR said its analysis indicates that State Farm's request is excessive because it inflates the insurer's estimated future losses, seeks an excessive profit and includes an excessive provision for overhead expenses.</p>

Insurance companies may not cover mudslide destruction to homes in Southern California

February 26, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">CBS Evening News 6:30 PM EST</p> <p>Mr. DOUG HELLER (FTCR): Who'd expect that they wouldn't be covered? That's the most obvious thing. My house was destroyed by a rainstorm. I should be covered. But the way the insurance companies write their policies, it gets excluded.</p>

Missouri Department of Insurance Report: Malpractice Claims and Payouts Down; Doctors’ Premiums Increasing

February 25, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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Fire the Director

February 24, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">Of all people, Arnold should know that when CNN refers to you as a fading star it's time to shake things up. In this case Arnold needs to get rid the of the director and executive producer of...</font>

LETTERS — Malpractice Rates Fell After Prop. 103 Passed

February 20, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>Dr. Robert Hertzka is dead wrong when he claims that doctors' medical malpractice premiums began to fall in 1985 when California's malpractice damage cap law was upheld in court.</p>

Group set to back redistricting revamp

February 17, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Jamie Court of FTCR said he spoke Wednesday with national staff members from Common Cause as well as board members of their California chapter, and he said they told him the organization is set to endorse a compromise redistricting proposal with Schwarzen</p>

Arnold Closes CA Business to Walk Red Carpet

February 16, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">Arnold's CHP detail has visited businesses up and down the capital's K-Street pedestrian mall and asked them to close down their shops for tonight's "Be Cool" premiere and red carpet...</font>