Mixing Profit and Policy And Stirring Concern
<p class="source">The New York Times</p>
<p>The chief executive responded knowingly this past week to an array of detailed business questions</p>
Insurance
Net auction draws a lot of looks, no offers yet
<h3>Bush extends for two weeks orders ensuring surplus power</h3><p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p>
<p>California's attempt to beat down power prices through a huge Internet auction drew lots of cyber-lookers but no takers yesterday.</p>
Dim prospects for more help Power industry leaders are Bush allies
<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p>
<p>Some of the same power producers who have profited handsomely from California's energy debacle are key contributors to and philosophical allies of President Bush.</p>
GOVERNOR HOPES PLAN HAS ENERGY
<p class="source">The Daily News of Los Angeles</p>
<p>Hoping to keep California lighted, save the utilities and hold down rates, Gov. Gray Davis worked through the holiday Monday on an energy plan for state Assembly consideration today.</p>
Gone, But Not Forgotten: Edison CEO’s Statements on Deregulation
<!-- excerpt --><p>Despite an advertising campaign to hide its role in creating California's utility deregulation fiasco, the public statements of Edison's CEO clarify the company's true role and interest in deregulation.</p>
Watchdog Irate Over Plan to Pay Regulator’s Bills
<p class="source">San Francisco Chronicle</p>
<p>A consumer watchdog group said yesterday that it was outraged that the state plans to pay the legal bills for one of its top utility regulators, who faces a lawsuit to remove him from office for violating conflict-of-interest laws.</p>
Consumer group miffed at bill payments to PUC commissioner
<p class="source">The Associated Press</p>
<p>A consumer rights group is miffed that the state is paying the legal bills of Public Utilities Commission member Henry Duque after he was sued over investments he made in a company the panel oversees.</p>
WAYS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR CARE THIS YEAR
<h3>Bob Rosenblatt</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p>
<p>The New Year brings more weapons to the arsenal of consumers as they fight to make their way successfully through the increasingly complicated world of health insurance.</p>
Consumer uprising doesn’t seem likely
<h3>Observers say the 9 percent increase in electricity rates won't spark widespread outrage.</h3><p class="source">Orange County Register</p>
<p>When state regulators hiked electricity rates Thursday, consumer groups declared that the "ratepayer revolt begins today.''</p>
CIVIL LITIGATION
<h3>Insurance 'Redlining' Upheld by 1st DCA</h3><p class="source">Daily Journal</p>
<p>Controversial state regulations allowing auto insurance companies to base premiums largely on where drivers live have won approval from a state appellate court. A panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal unanimously concluded Friday that the 198</p>
INSURANCE DEPT. REVAMPING TO BETTER HANDLE COMPLAINTS
<h3>EASIER GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND INCREASED STAFF ARE IN PLACE, BUT QUESTION REMAINS ABOUT IMPROVED SERVICE.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p>
<p>After years of neglect, angry consumers are finally being heard at the state Department of Insurance.</p>
Why You Need the Oaks Project
<!-- excerpt --><p>Learn more about our work and how you can be a part of California's only permanent citizen lobby.</p>