FTCR v. Fireman’s Fund Ins. Co. Complaint
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Leader of Bay Bridge panel linked to potential bidder
<p class="source">Contra Costa Times (California)</p>
<p>Even if the law doesn't require it, Schwarzenegger should demand that his bridge advisers -- and outside consultants on everything from prison reform to government reorganization -- make public their economic interests, said Doug Heller of FTCR.</p>
TROUBLE SHOOTER: Fax spam violates the law – for now
<p class="source">Asbury Park Press</p>
<p>Another junk-fax activist, the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, has a detailed list of suggestions for taking the offense. Visit <a href="http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/other/junkfaxes">www.consumerwatchdog.org/other/junkfaxes</a></p>
Seniors on drug train buy cheaper medicines in Canada
<p class="source">Associated Press</p>
<p>After a 600-mile train ride to a drug store in Toronto, June Marie Preston said Thursday she was buying medication that would save her thousands of dollars a year compared to prices in her Pennsylvania hometown.</p>
Americans must have access to affordable medication
<p class="source">The Saratogian</p>
<p>A group of senior citizens steamed up from Miami this week aboard two train cars dubbed the Rx Express, heading to Toronto in search of reasonably priced prescription medication. The fact that they have to travel so far is shameful.</p>
Seniors’ freedom train pulls into town
<p class="source">Toronto Star</p>
<p>Two dozen aging and ailing Americans who last night completed a 3,500 kilometre train journey to Union Station as modern-day revolutionaries - like the "freedom riders" who bused into the U.S. south to fight segregation.</p>
CONSUMER GROUP, AMTRAK TRADE JABS OVER RXEXPRESS
<p class="source">Buffalo News (New York)</p>
<p>A train ride from Miami to Toronto by a group of U.S. senior citizens intent on buying low-cost prescription drugs in Canada turned into a running feud between a consumer group and Amtrak.</p>
Group fed up with high prescription drug costs
<p class="source">ABC News TV 10 (Syracuse, NY)</p>
<p>Senator John Kerry takes a different stance from Bush. "As President, I'll fight to allow Americans to import lower cost prescription drugs from Canada," Kerry said.</p>
Seniors, en route to Canada to buy cheaper drugs, stop in New York City
<p class="source">Associated Press</p>
<p>The caravan, dubbed the Rx Express, started Monday in Miami and stopped in Manhattan on Tuesday to pick up more passengers and try to pressure the U.S. government to negotiate with manufacturers for lower prices, as is done in Canada.</p>
‘RX EXPRESS’ TAKES SENIORS TO CANADA
<p class="source">Orlando Sentinel (Florida)</p>
<p>A 77-year-old Ocoee man boarded the so-called "Rx Express" for Canada, where he hopes to buy his medications for less than he pays in Florida. The trip is organized by a consumer group that is pushing for lower drug prices in the United States.</p>
Tired of high prescription drug prices? Take the Rx Express to Toronto
<p class="source">Palm Beach Post (Florida)</p>
<p>The California-based FTCR sponsored a similar ride up the West Coast in August, and both trips provide the group with a whistle-stop tour on which to promote their solution - a national bulk-purchasing program for all patients.</p>