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Battle over cheaper drugs may hit ballot

March 23, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>A battle between consumer groups and the pharmaceutical industry over cheaper prescription drugs is threatening to escape the confines of the Legislature and escalate into a full-scale ballot war in the fall.</p>

Measure targets unions’ money

March 20, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>The initiative would require public workers' consent to use their dues for political purposes</h3><p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>According to the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, Schwarzenegger alone received more than $23 million in corporate contributions.</p>

New council members serve on school boards

March 19, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Pasadena Star-News (Pasadena, CA)</p> <p>"When somebody is voting to provide a service or voting on the expenditure of city taxpayer dollars, are they doing that from a biased perspective because they have an interest as a school board member?" said Douglas Heller, executive director of FTCR i</p>

Some lawmakers invite trouble with fund-raiser notices;

March 18, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Capitol Watchdog -- investigating state government</h3><p class="source">The Orange County Register (California)</p> <p>"(Politicians usually) never publicize that there could be any policy involvement in their fund-raising," said Doug Heller, executive director of the nonprofit Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumers Rights. "It crosses the one line that everyone knows abou</p>

RICHMAN BACKS VILLARAIGOSA;

March 18, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>CHALLENGER, HAHN TUSSLE OVER $15 MILLION MOVIE-SUBSIDY PROPOSAL</h3><p class="source">The Daily News of Los Angeles</p> <p>Doug Heller, executive director of the nonprofit Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights in Santa Monica, said there already are too many existing loopholes provided by the city to the entertainment industry.</p>

Political group criticised for outsourcing work to India

March 17, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Press Trust of India</p> <p>A political action group supporting US state of California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger reform proposals has come under attack for outsourcing voters' signature verification to India.</p>

The Governator Rap

March 17, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">As thousands of protestors arrived at the Century Plaza to protest Arnold's big fundraiser Wednesday night, they will be welcomed by the first live performance of the new hip-hop song "The...</font>

Shooting star;

March 16, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Beatty takes aim at Schwarzenegger</h3><p class="source">San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>Warren Beatty delivered the warning shot at the annual Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights dinner down in Los Angeles, where he received the Phillip Burton Public Service Award.</p>

Democratic Race for California Governor in ’06 Starts Early

March 16, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The New York Times</p> <p>Mr. Beatty received an award Friday night from a group that has been among Mr. Schwarzenegger's biggest detractors, the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Beatty was highly critical of the governor.</p>

Commentary: Room Without a View at the Plaza

March 16, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>What do these millionaires get out of those dinners with the governor? Are they really paying $10,000 and $20,000 just to get their pictures taken with a movie star? Has anyone told them that "Buy California" means our products, not the whole state?</p>

Arnold Schwarzenegger launches fund-raising effort to promote his proposed special election to voters in California

March 15, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">National Public Radio - All Things Considered</p> <p>Doug Heller (FTCR): For Arnold Schwarzenegger, a special interest is anybody who doesn't support him or give him money.</p>

Big money put behind drug-cost campaign;

March 12, 2005  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY WANTS TO SEIZE INITIATIVE</h3><p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>Jerry Flanagan, a frequent Schwarzenegger critic, who backs one of the consumer-oriented initiatives, said the drug industry is adopting a nuclear strategy with its three initiatives.</p>