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Assembly passes bill to rescue Edison

September 7, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>The Assembly narrowly approved a rescue plan for Southern California Edison yesterday, but the controversial legislation still faces an uphill battle before becoming law.</p>

Assembly OKs Bill to Rebuild Edison’s Finances

September 7, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Lawmakers battle late into the night over the $2.9-billion package pushed by Gov. Davis. Foes say the plan, which faces hurdles in the Senate, is a bailout.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>Despite threats of a ballot backlash, the state Assembly late Thursday approved a $2.9-billion bill to restore Southern California Edison to something close to financial health.</p>

Bailout Watch #75 – Sep 06, 2001

September 6, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #75 - Sep 06, 2001<br/> <br/> SPECIAL SACRAMENTO WAR ROOM EDITION<br/> <br/> Walking the Plank for Edison. </strong>The Governor and...

Bail of Tears

September 6, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Editorial</h3><p class="source">Sacramento News & Review</p> <p>It's hard to see how the governor's plan to save Edison has been forged for "our sake." And the word "rescue" seems an absolute misnomer. You don't have to be a consumer activist named Harvey Rosenfield to recognize that Davis is supporting a straight-ahe</p>

It’s the season for fund raising

September 4, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>'Capitol tradition' is at the climax of the session's legislation.</h3><p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>They're the most expensive meals in town. A $1,000 smoothie, a $2,000 plate of Mexican food, some $750 calamari - all served with the smiling face of your favorite politician.</p>

AT&T’s Merger with T-Mobile May Actually Fall Through

August 12, 2001  ·  Mark Reback

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AAA Cleared in Hawaiian Tour Deal

August 8, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>State attorney general's office says Auto Club did not break any laws by keeping Pleasant Holidays purchase secret.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>The Auto Club of Southern California does not appear to have broken the law by keeping secret its ownership of the nation's leading Hawaiian tour packager, the state attorney general's office said Tuesday.</p>

Governor vetoes bill disclosing if signature gatherer is paid

July 31, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Gov. Gray Davis has vetoed a bill that would have informed voters whether the person gathering signatures for a new initiative is a volunteer or is a paid collector.</p>

Irvine Studies Ethics Limits

July 30, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Mayor Agran urges stricter campaign donation rules, which other California cities have adopted. Some see legal difficulties.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>Irvine may join a handful of California cities that have passed controversial campaign and ethics rules intended to prevent elected city officials from using their office to enrich themselves.</p>

HMO Regulator Getting High Marks Alter First Year

July 23, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Los Angeles Business Journal</p> <p>When the state Department or Managed Health Care began operations a year ago as the first HMO regulatory body in the nation, it was given what many believed was a nearly impossible and contradictory task.</p>

Edison rescue plan is facing an overhaul

July 17, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>Southern California Edison appeared to move a step closer to bankruptcy yesterday as business and consumer groups criticized a rescue plan written by Democratic leaders in the Assembly.</p>

Health care gets its ‘cop on the beat’

July 1, 2001  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Diego Union-Tribune</p> <p>Government regulation of health maintenance organizations has long been criticized for being lax in California, but Daniel Zingale is working to change all that.</p>