Insurance

Davis walks energy tightrope;

October 4, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Governor can now distance himself from Edison deal</h3><p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>Gray Davis said this week's from-out-of-nowhere deal to save Southern California Edison wasn't his idea, but it is one more example of how he has maneuvered through energy crisis politics.</p>

Fact Sheet – Analysis of the Arguments FOR a Bailout

October 1, 2001  ·  Harvey Rosenfield

<!-- excerpt --><p>Shockingly few arguments have been made in favor of the Edison bailout legislation -- a sure sign, by itself, that a bailout is mistaken. But we've assembled every argument we have heard in favor of the bailout and provide our analysis: in bankruptcy, cre</p>

Bailout Watch #79 – Sep 17, 2001

September 17, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #79 - Sep 17, 2001<br/> <br/> BAILOUT BLOCKED</strong><br/> <br/> Edison's nine-month campaign to force ratepayers to pay over $6...

SPECIAL BAILOUT BULLETIN! – WE WIN! Ratepayers Avert Multi-Billion $ Edison Bailout! – Sep 15, 2001

September 15, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> SPECIAL BAILOUT BULLETIN! - WE WIN! Ratepayers Avert Multi-Billion $ Edison Bailout! - Sep 15, 2001<br/> <br/> No Dice for Edison Bailout</strong><br/>...

Insurers Continue to Charge Previously Uninsured Motorists More In Violation of Proposition 103

September 14, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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Time running out on Edison deal

September 14, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Associated Press</p> <p>Gov. Gray Davis said Friday he's concerned that a version of his deal to save Southern California Edison that's currently under consideration by the Senate won't keep the utility from bankruptcy.</p>

Bailout Watch #78 – Sep 13, 2001

September 13, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #78 - Sep 13, 2001<br/> <br/> SPECIAL SACRAMENTO LOBBYING EDITION<br/> <br/> Tweaked, Morphed, Hijacked, Gutted - A Day...</strong>

Health plans getting better, report finds

September 7, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>While Congress tries to craft a managed-care patient's bill of rights, health plans received acknowledgement yesterday that perhaps they may not be doing so badly, after all.</p>

Bailout Watch #76 – Sep 06, 2001

September 6, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #76 - Sep 06, 2001<br/> <br/> SPECIAL EVENING BULLETIN<br/> <br/> Dems Push Republicans for Political Cover on Bailout. </strong>FTCR...

CITY’S MEASURE B LAWSUIT LOSES

September 3, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Pasadena-Star News</p> <p>Pasadena- The city lost its attempt last week to join a lawsuit against Measure B, the voter-approved initiative that aims to prevent city officials from taking kickbacks.</p>

Bailout Watch #73 – Aug 31, 2001

August 31, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #73 - Aug 31, 2001<br/> <br/> SPECIAL SACRAMENTO WAR ROOM EDITION<br/> <br/> ASSEMBLY POISED TO PASS EDISON BAILOUT WITH...</strong>

Why Is The Assembly Bailout So Bad?

August 31, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<!-- excerpt --><p>SB 78xx: ïForces virtually all businesses, including small businesses & family farms (approximately 180,000 Southern California businesses), to pay a $4.1 billion bailout tax ($2.9 billion for bailout, $1.2 billion in bond interest). These costs will</p>