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Rx Express rolls through county with a message;

August 24, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Train touts cheaper prescription drugs</h3><p class="source">Ventura County Star</p> <p>The Rx Express was on its way to Vancouver, B.C., where the 25 or so riders, all age 50 and older, hope to have their prescriptions filled at prices 30 to 60 percent cheaper than at pharmacies in the United States.</p>

Rx Express

August 24, 2004  ·  Jerry Flanagan

<p class="source">Broadcast News (BN - Canada)</p> <p>U.S. seniors are on a train heading to Vancouver looking for relief from skyrocketing drug costs.</p>

Rolling protest against high drug prices

August 24, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">CNN DAYBREAK (5:00am EST Broadcast)</p> <p>Elderly activists left Monday for Canada aboard two trains dubbed the "Prescription Express." They're heading to Vancouver to buy prescription drugs.</p>

Cross-border run;

August 24, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Seniors head for Canada in search of better drug prices</h3><p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>"The point is, nobody should have to travel to Canada to get affordable drugs," said Doug Heller, executive director of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, one of the groups funding the trip and lobbying for the bills in Sacramento.</p>

Discounted drugs urged for uninsured Californians;

August 20, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Official rejects Canadian medications as illegal</h3><p class="source">San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>Jerry Flanagan, a spokesman for the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, said the governor and his committees have received about $325,000 from the pharmaceutical industry, which opposes importing drugs from Canada.</p>

End of Session Frenzy in Capitol;

August 18, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Lobbyists dash to lawmakers' fundraising events as hundreds of bills face action.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>"This is the ugliest of many fundraising traditions in Sacramento," said Doug Heller of FTCR, "in which politicians use the maximum leverage with their donors because, in the next few weeks, special-interest issues will either be won or lost."</p>

Used-car measure mired in disputes;

August 16, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Bill requires 3-day cooling-off period, caps loan markups.</h3><p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>FTCR which tracks gubernatorial fund raising, said the car industry has contributed more than $1 million to Schwarzenegger. Doug Heller, the foundation's executive director, said opposition by the two departments clearly signals Schwarzenegger's position.</p>

Deal-Broker Seeks State Senate’s Top Job

August 16, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>State Sen. Don Perata, one of two main candidates to become Senate leader, is among California's most influential lawmakers. The Oakland Democrat also is firmly tied to affairs back home, as Dennis Chaconas learned in a hard lesson.</p>

State fix gets Inland setting;

August 14, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>OVERHAUL: The governor touts the detailed plan to streamline government.</h3><p class="source">The Press Enterprise (Riverside, CA)</p> <p>Critics contend the report's suggestion to consolidate numerous departments and agencies could harm air and water quality by making oversight vulnerable to political pressure.</p>

Arnold’s Vacation-less Fantasy World

August 13, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

Remember when Arnold saved the life of a struggling swimmer last April? He was on a 10-day Hawaiian vacation, right? <br/> <br/> So what did the Gov mean when he told radio listeners of the Tony Snow show this morning: "Well, I mean, I...

Senate Panel Backs Zettel for State Job;

August 12, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>The Democrat-led committee's approval of the Republican as consumer affairs director is a setback for some watchdog groups.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>"The new director of the Department of Consumer Affairs has no history of protecting consumers and in fact as an elected official fought against consumer rights on behalf of business interests," said Doug Heller, executive director of FTCR.</p>

They Can’t Stomach Drug-Firm Baloney

August 11, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>"People should not have to drive two hours, or take a train trip, or go on the Internet to buy drugs from another country," says Assemblyman Dario Frommer (D-Los Angeles), the author of two bills that would bring some relief.</p>