Insurance

Prescription Drug Advocates Bash Amtrak

October 13, 2004  ·  Jerry Flanagan

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>The group of about 20 elderly people are traveling to Toronto to buy drugs at cheaper Canadian prices. The U.S. government does not allow reimportation of such drugs from Canada, arguing there are safety concerns.</p>

Seniors find discounts on Rx Express

October 10, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Miami Herald</p> <p>FTCR wants the federal government to insist that the drug manufacturers provide bulk rates for Medicare recipients, the same way the Veterans Administration forces large discounts for its patients.</p>

Governor hitting campaign trail;

October 5, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>FUNDS RAISED TO HELP DEFEAT GAMBLING MEASURES</h3><p class="source">San Jose Mercury News (California)</p> <p>To Jamie Court, president of the Santa Monica-based Taxpayer and Consumer Rights Foundation and an outspoken critic of the governor, the policy is a distinction without a difference.</p>

With vetos and signatures, Schwarzenegger’s politics are revealed

October 4, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Jose Mercury News (California)</p> <p>Pharmaceutical companies helped underwrite parties last month in Schwarzenegger's honor at the GOP convention in New York and have contributed $337,000 to the governor, according to the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights.</p>

Governor’s bill choices leaves some guessing, pleased

October 1, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>Consumer and liberal activists said Schwarzenegger showed himself a shrewd political operative who can't disguise his support of big business.</p>

Inspections a Surprise to Homeowners;

September 25, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>In fire-prone areas, insurance companies are using satellite technology to identify high-risk customers.</h3><p class="source">The Los Angeles Times</p> <p>The practice is so new that even insurance watchdog groups were unaware that some home inspections were now being conducted by orbiting spacecraft peering down with color cameras that are able to observe objects as small as 6 inches.</p>

Insurers Cut Rates, but It’s No Trend Yet;

September 21, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Two California companies reduce their auto premiums. Others appear to take a more cautious route.</h3><p class="source">The Los Angeles Times</p> <p>Under Prop 103, the insurance commissioner has the power to independently call hearings on rates. Garamendi has said that insurers should realize that they won't be allowed to simply sit back and collect excessive profits by declining to seek rate decreas</p>

‘Investigational’ treatments see cutbacks

September 21, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Kansas City Star</p> <p>Jamie Court, president of FTCR in Santa Monica, CA, said insurers generally have tried to escape from all sorts of procedures until Congress or a legislature has forced them to cover a specific treatment.</p>

Seniors disgusted with prescription drug prices board train to Canada

September 21, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>The Rx Express from Miami to Canada, via Savannah, is a way for seniors to thumb their noses at the U.S. pharmaceutical companies.</h3><p class="source">Savannah Morning News</p> <p>The goal of the Rx Express, paid for and organized by a California-based consumer advocacy group, FTCR, is to demonstrate the huge price disparity between prescription meds in the United States versus those in Canada.</p>

Marty’s Messy Money & Mailers

September 20, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">When politicians defend their fundraising habits, they promise never to mix talk of campaign cash and policy positions. Now Arnold has introduced a new twist: <br/> <br/> In the interest of...</font>

Bipartisan aura fades as Schwarzenegger finishes first year

September 19, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>One persistent critic, consumer advocate and "ArnoldWatch" operator Jamie Court said, "In less than one week, Arnold has managed to renounce every vow he's taken to the people of California to keep big money and big policy separate in the governor's offic</p>

Arnold Inc.

September 17, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">In less than one week, Arnold has managed to renounce every vow he's taken to the people of California to keep big money and big policy separate in the Governor's office. <br/> <br/> Here's...</font>