Tag: News Release

Consumer Groups Oppose Department of Consumer Affairs Nominee

Consumer Watchdog August 10, 2004

Anti-Consumer Record Makes Former Assembly Member Zettel Ill-Suited to Lead Consumer Protection Agency

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Consumer Alert!: Drug Company Front Group — “CURES” — Opposes Drug Reimportation Legislation

Consumer Watchdog August 4, 2004

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Anthem Lawsuit Over Stalled Merger Fails to Account for Commissioner Garamendi’s Broad Authority to Protect Policyholders

Jerry Flanagan August 3, 2004

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Schwarzenegger’s Secrecy Assailed, Records Demanded

Consumer Watchdog July 30, 2004

Consumer Group Calls for Opening Up of "California Performance Review" Process

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Chamber of Commerce Attack On Edwards & Legal System Is Frivolous

Consumer Watchdog July 28, 2004

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Healthcare Litigation

Schwarzenegger Folds to Special Interests, OKs WellPoint/Anthem Merger; Garamendi Says “No” on Patients’ Behalf

Jerry Flanagan July 23, 2004

Following the Schwarzenegger Administration’s approval this morning of the pending buy-out of Blue Cross of California’s parent company, WellPoint, by Anthem, the Foundation for Taxpayer...

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Senate Junk Fax “Prevention” Bill Paves Way For More Junk Faxes

Consumer Watchdog July 22, 2004

Plan Allows Businesses to Junk Fax Any Customer From Past Seven Years

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Cheney Lies About Medical Malpractice Claims Impact On Health Care Costs

Jamie Court July 20, 2004

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Edwards vs. Bush Will Put Spotlight on Patients’ Rights

Consumer Watchdog July 14, 2004

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Bush Administration Drug Benefit May Result in Loss of Employer Sponsored Coverage

Consumer Watchdog July 14, 2004

Fixing Drug Law Should be a Top Priority of Bush and Kerry

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Rand Study: California Patients Killed or Maimed by Malpractice Lose Most Under Damage Caps

Consumer Watchdog July 13, 2004

Despite Severe Limits on Victims' Rights, California Insurers Continue Push For Higher Doctors' Premiums

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Healthcare Litigation

Open Letter to WellPoint and Anthem Shareholders Regarding Blue Cross of California’s Failure to Pay Gross Premium Tax

Jerry Flanagan July 12, 2004

As California regulators review the impact on the California health care system of the proposed merger of Blue Cross of California’s parent company, WellPoint Health...

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