Tag: News Release

Big Oil U Pilloried On “Boston Legal” Season Premiere;

John M. Simpson September 26, 2007

$500 Million BP Deal at Berkeley Near Completion; Oil Dollars Flow to Colleges Across the USA

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Nunez and Legislators Urged to Oppose Mandatory Purchase of Private Health Insurance

Consumer Watchdog September 26, 2007

Santa Monica, CA -- In a letter sent today to California Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez and key legislators the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) urged their opposition to any health care reform compromise…

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Governor’s Office Ducks Testimony About $17 Million Deal With Schwarzenegger Donor General Motors;

Consumer Watchdog September 25, 2007

State Audit, Subpoenas Called For If Gov Won't Come Clean "Governor Schwarzenegger seems determined to hide the truth, but a $17 million contract awarded to one of his oldest supporters can't be ignored. Taxpayers have…

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“Mandatory Purchase” Health Insurance Proposed by Governor Schwarzenegger and Senator Clinton Would Force 13 Million Californians to Buy Unaffordable Coverage

Consumer Watchdog September 20, 2007

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Consumer Group Challenges Rep. Darrell Issa On “Hot Fuel” Ripoff of Motorists;

Consumer Watchdog September 18, 2007

Congressman Stands By Scientifically Inaccurate FTC "Opinion Letter," Despite Withdrawal and Apology

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Consumer Group: Hillary Clinton’s Mandatory Health Insurance Purchase Plan is An Act of War on the Middle Class Family That Can’t Afford $12K Policy;

Consumer Watchdog September 17, 2007

Clinton Takes Over $1 Million From Insurers, Would Force All Americans to Buy Private Coverage

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Gov. Schwarzenegger Urged to Veto Fake ‘Consumer Protection’ on Hot Fuel Rip-off;

Consumer Watchdog September 17, 2007

Foundation Says Legislation, AB868, Will Delay or Prevent Fair Sales of Gasoline

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Cost of Family Health Coverage Tops $12K, Need for Insurer Rate Regulation Is Clear;

Consumer Watchdog September 12, 2007

Health Insurance Premiums Up 78% Since 2001 While Insurers Report Record Profits

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Health Insurance Industry Contributions to Politicians Block Regulation, Affordability in Health Care Debate;

Consumer Watchdog September 10, 2007

New Analysis Shows $4 Million from Top Health Insurers and HMOs

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FTC Slammed For ‘Illiterate Science’ and Political Interference In Its Official Opinion Opposing “Hot Fuel” Fix;

Consumer Watchdog September 10, 2007

Truckers, Consumer Group Demand To Know Rep. Darrell Issa's Role in Generating Federal Trade Commission OpinionOOIDA & FTCR

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Hospitals Agree To Pay Fees In Exchange For More Income, But Consumers In the Dark About What They’ll Be Charged Under Núñez Plan

Consumer Watchdog September 6, 2007

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“USE IT AND LOSE IT” – Farmers Insurance Refunds $1.4 Million to California Homeowners, Will Pay $2 Million Fine in Settlement with FTCR, Department of Insurance;

Consumer Watchdog September 6, 2007

Consumer Group Calls on Insurance Commissioner to Expand Investigation, Issue New Rules

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