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A Special Election For Special Interests

February 14, 2005 · Jamie Court

KPCC 89.3 Fm Southern California Public Radio Call it off, governor. What's the rush? By forcing this special election, all you're doing is further cementing your reputation as the man who's putting California government up for sale.

If You Can Plug a Film, Why Not a Budget?

February 13, 2005 · Consumer Watchdog

The New York Times "The governor uses his celebrity as a smoke screen to what's really happening," said Jerry Flanagan of FTCR, which has criticized Arnold on issues that include his decision to delay new rules that would require more nurses per patient in California.

Governor’s crusade against business rules has found no villains

February 13, 2005 · Consumer Watchdog

Contra Costa Times (California) "Now the governor is hellbent on destroying consumer protections in California, and he's going at it with guns blazing," said Doug Heller, executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, a Santa Monica consumer advocacy group.

Consumer Protection Week for Real

February 12, 2005 · Consumer Watchdog

This week last year Governor Schwarzenegger issued a proclamation calling it "Consumer Protection Week." This year, Schwarzenegger faced unprecedented public protests during the past...

Tenacious Underdog;

February 11, 2005 · Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Richard Alarcon has won by reaching out to all ethnicities. But he has also burned bridges.</h3>Los Angeles Times "I was frankly impressed," said Doug Heller, executive director of the nonpartisan FTCR, based in Santa Monica. "Sen. Alarcon was stronger on the issue of protecting workers and standing up to insurance companies than anyone else in the Senate."

Governor hits state pensions;

February 11, 2005 · Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Brink's trucks are part of waterfront staging</h3>The San Diego Union-Tribune On Wednesday, the California Nurses Association and the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights announced they would protest the governor's budgetary policies outside Petco Park and buzz the event with a rented plane dubbed -- Air Arnold.

FTCR Letter to Governor: Special Election to Avoid Campaign Finance Laws

February 11, 2005 · Consumer Watchdog

Big-Ticket Drive Supports Gov.’s Agenda;

February 9, 2005 · Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Invitations are handed out for 'an evening with Schwarzenegger,' with dinners up to $100,000.</h3>Los Angeles Times Outside Tuesday's event, held at the Sheraton Grand hotel not far from the Capitol, the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, a frequent critic of the governor, flew a plane with a banner that read: "Don't Be Big Business' Bully."

Air Arnold Flies Again…Sherrif’s On Our Tail

February 9, 2005 · Consumer Watchdog

Air Arnold flew again today, this time over the capitol in Sacramento as Arnold fundraised for his November special election initiatives at the Sheraton Grand. Today's plane banner read,...

Gov. Battles Rising Criticism on Multiple Fronts

February 8, 2005 · Consumer Watchdog

Los Angeles Times Criticism has even found its way to his doorstep. Sunday, at the gate of Schwarzenegger's estate, protesters marched outside in the rain carrying banners and a plane flew over with a banner mocking the governor's policies on nurses and teachers.

Air Arnold Capitol Banner

February 8, 2005 · Consumer Watchdog

The Sky is the Limit

February 8, 2005 · Consumer Watchdog

We know Arnold loves to see his name in lights. He'll have the opportunity to see his name in the sky as well as he barnstorms the state this week raising $50 million in campaign cash to fund...