Insurance

Sit-In at the Governor’s Table

March 18, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">As thousands protested outside Arnold's fundraiser last night at the Century Plaza hotel, a small group of firefighters, nurses, teachers and consumer advocates took a seat at the governor's...</font>

Medical malpractice math

March 14, 2005  ·  Jamie Court

<p class="source">Marketplace - National Public Radio</p> <p>When a doctor's, hospital's or drug company's negligence seriously injures a patient, someone's got to pay the medical bills and living expenses. If it's not the wrongdoer, then it's likely gonna be the America taxpayer through social security, disa</p>

Medical Malpractice Math

March 14, 2005  ·  Jamie Court

<!-- excerpt --><p>When a doctor's hospital's or drug company's negligence seriously injures a patient, someone's got to pay the medical bills and living expenses. If it's not the wrongdoer, then it's likely gonna be the America taxpayer through programs like social securi</p>

Governor fattens kitty with D.C. Cash;

March 9, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Fund raising during trip raises concerns</h3><p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>"What big money does is buy access for a small set of people whose interests don't align with the interests of most Californians," said Jerry Flanagan of the Foundation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights, a non-profit group that has been tracking Arnold's fun</p>

Bill would allow instant rate hikes for business insurance

March 9, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Charleston Gazette</p> <p>The Insurance Commission can't have it both ways, said Lawrence Markey Jr., staff attorney for California-based Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights. Insurance companies like a file-and-use system because it makes it easier to increase profits</p>

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

<h3>Janet Mitchell - Orange, CA</h3>

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>