Tag: News Release

“The Katrina Syndrome”: Study Finds Oil Refiners’ Inventory Cuts Generated 2007 Price Spikes;

Judy Dugan July 23, 2007

Investigation, Oversight of Refinery Operations & Profits Is Urgent, Says Group

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Audit Needed to Probe Contracts to Schwarzenegger Backers;

Carmen Balber July 19, 2007

General Motors Won Exclusive Deal After Gift to Gov

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ExxonMobil Pump Decals Will Admit “Hot Fuel” Ripoff to Consumers;

Judy Dugan July 17, 2007

Group Demands the Next Step: Fix the Problem

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Analysis of Health Insurance Industry Contributions to CA Legislature and Governor Released;

Jerry Flanagan July 12, 2007

Explains Why Premium Regulation Failed, Employee Mandate Passed Last Night

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‘Hot Fuel’ Issue Lands Back in Congress As Weights and Measures Group Fails to Act;

Judy Dugan July 11, 2007

Majority of Expert Body's Voters Approves a Fix, But It Fails on Technicality: Issue Tossed Back to Congress

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Regulators Investigate Excessive Blue Cross Profits and Illegal Cash Transfers As Senate Votes on Bill To Regulate Health Insurance Premiums, Profit, Overhead;

Jerry Flanagan July 11, 2007

Consumers & Advocates Suffering Double-Digit Rate Increases Call For Affordability Bill

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Public Records Reveal Energy Industry-Funded European Junket Emphasized Emissions Cap & Trade Programs to Gov’s Greenhouse Gas Regulators

Carmen Balber July 6, 2007

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California Gas Stations Admit ‘Hot Fuel’ Ripoff

Judy Dugan July 2, 2007

Refiner Tesoro to Put Decal on Pumps After Lawsuits; Group Calls on Chain to Take Next Step and Sell Temperature-Compensated Fuel

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Consumer Groups File Comments Supporting U.S. Patent Office’s Stem Cell Patent Rejection;

John M. Simpson July 2, 2007

University of Wisconsin Affiliate Has Narrowed Claims; Four Leading Scientists Agree Work Was "Obvious"

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New “iPhone” Policies Needed, Consumer Advocates Warn Apple, AT&T;

Harvey Rosenfield June 29, 2007

Questions Raised About Battery Replacement, Cancellation Practices in Letter to Apple CEO Jobs

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Big Oil Calls Halt to Lower Prices;

Judy Dugan June 28, 2007

Lower Gasoline Supply Will Lead to Upward Price Turn, Says Group

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California Legislators Missed Opportunity To Protect Consumer Interests With Stem Cell Bill

Consumer Watchdog June 26, 2007

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