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Consumer Group Sues Cellphone Companies Over Locked Handsets;

June 8, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>T-Mobile, Cingular and AT&T Wireless are accused of trying to prevent customers from switching carriers.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>FTCR contends in its Los Angeles County Superior Court lawsuit that the practices of Cingular Wireless, AT&T Wireless Services Inc. & T-Mobile USA Inc. are "thwarting regulations" that allow customers to take their phone numbers with them when switching</p>

Consumer Group Sues Cell Phone Companies for “Locking” Handsets

June 8, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Wall Street Journal</p> <p>The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights filed suit accusing AT&T Wireless Services Inc., T-Mobile USA Inc. and Cingular Wireless, of using software in their handsets that prevents them from being used on a competitors' network.</p>

Complaint in Lawsuit Against Cell Phone Companies for “Locking” Handsets

June 7, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

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Pill makers rushing to push risks of buying drugs abroad

June 5, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Daily News of Los Angeles</p> <p>Consumer advocates agree, except on the issue of agendas. Jerry Flanagan, a lead advocate at the nonprofit FTCR, said Amgen and other pharmaceutical companies are lining the pockets of politicians to protect their own profits, not patients' interests.</p>

Measure’s Foes Woo Governor;

June 3, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Environmental groups say an initiative that seeks to limit frivolous lawsuits would make it more difficult to uphold anti-pollution laws.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>"If Schwarzenegger is going to claim to be a different kind of Republican, this is the litmus test," said Jamie Court of FTCR, which is organizing opposition to the measure. "This is not a small-business initiative, it is a power grab by big businesses."</p>

TEPID START FOR DRUG CARD;

June 2, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>ABOUT A HALF-MILLION ON MEDICARE OPT FOR PLAN IN FIRST MONTH</h3><p class="source">Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)</p> <p>The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) says this is unfair, because companies could bait-and-switch customers.</p>

If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Terminate ‘Em

May 28, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">The San Francisco Chronicle reported today that buried in Governor Schwarzenegger's budget proposal is a $1 million reduction in the budget of the state political ethics board, the Fair...</font>

Legislature taking seriously desire to buy drugs in Canada

May 27, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>How Schwarzenegger reacts will be closely watched by consumer groups which have criticized the governor for taking millions in campaign contributions from major corporations, including the pharmaceutical industry.</p>

Health Biz: Adults seek health options

May 27, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">United Press International</p> <p>Jerry Flanagan of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said the California bills "lead the nation in reform and could provide access to dramatically cheaper prescription drugs."</p>

Consumer Activists Troubled by Gov.’s Firings

May 27, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>"The governor shouldn't be appointing as a top consumer regulator a legislator with no record of consumer protection," said Jamie Court of the Santa Monica-based Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights.</p>

Tax Dodge

May 27, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<font face="verdana,sans-serif" size="2">As students and local governments are forced to tighten their belts to help the state weather a financial crisis, Arnold Watch would expect Governor Schwarzenegger to be doing his part to move...</font>

Votes likely on bills aimed at Rx costs

May 25, 2004  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Diego Union Tribune</p> <p>"To say that the drug companies have greased the Legislature would be an understatement," said Jerry Flanagan, a spokesman for the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, which supports the bill package.</p>