Tag: News Release
Out of State Corporations Fighting to Keep Tax Loophole Are Top U.S. Tax Dodgers, Says Consumer Watchdog
Santa Monica, CA -- Three of the five global corporations behind a coalition aimed at protecting $1 billion a year in California tax loopholes are among the nation’s top tax evaders, said Consumer Watchdog. They…
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Consumer Watchdog Demands FCC Release Uncensored Google Wi-Spy Decision, Decries Internet Giant’s Hypocrisy For Deliberately Obstructing Investigation
SANTA MONICA, CA – Consumer Watchdog today demanded that the Federal Communications Commission release an uncensored version of its highly redacted decision to fine Google $25,000 for deliberately impeding and delaying its investigation of the…
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Consumer Watchdog Campaign: Insurance Rate Regulation Saves Doctors $23 Million on Excessive Malpractice Premiums
Santa Monica, CA --- The California Department of Insurance has saved doctors and other medical providers $23 million in the last two months by reducing unjustified medical malpractice insurance premiums using the state’s prior approval…
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Consumer Watchdog Urges Legislature to Probe State’s Failure to Protect Communities Under Toxic Assault
Sacramento, CA — In a letter to state senators, Consumer Watchdog called for an examination of the years-long failure of the Department of Toxic Substances Control to protect communities from dangerous industries near homes and…
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Consumer Watchdog Campaign: California Insurance Commissioner Can’t Stop Aetna’s “Unreasonable” Health Insurance Rate Without Proposed Ballot Initiative
Consumer Watchdog Campaign: Health Insurance Premiums To Rise Up To 20% For 1 Million Californians On May 1
Santa Monica, CA -- Four of the largest health insurance companies in California have increased premiums for 1.1 million Californians and small business owners by as much as 20% on April and May 1st according…
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Consumer Watchdog Calls on Commerce Department To Offer Privacy Legislation
SANTA MONICA, CA – Consumer Watchdog today called on the U.S. Department of Commerce to offer legislation to implement the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights proposed by the Administration.
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Federal Trade Commission Privacy Report Backs Do Not Track, A Key Policy Goal Of Consumer Watchdog
SANTA MONICA, CA -- Consumer Watchdog praised the Federal Trade Commission’s privacy report released today supporting a Do Not Track Mechanism that will help give people control of the collection and use of their personal…
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Consumer Watchdog Campaign: Anthem Plans Rate Hikes Up To 20% for Nearly 600,000 Californians
Santa Monica, CA – Anthem Blue Cross will raise health insurance rates for nearly 600,000 Californians by as much as 20% on May 1. A ballot initiative to make health insurance more affordable by regulating…
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Attack on Patients’ Legal Rights Nears House Vote Over Outcries of Consumer and Public Interest Groups
Washington, DC – A House bill (H.R. 5) seeking draconian federal limits on malpractice accountability would raise overall health care costs and leave families harmed by medical negligence with no recourse, said Consumer Watchdog.
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Consumer Watchdog Applauds FTC, EU Investigations of Google’s Violation of Apple Users’ Privacy
Santa Monica, CA – Consumer Watchdog welcomed reports today confirming that the Federal Trade Commission and European regulators are investigating Google for violating the online privacy choices of consumers using the Safari web browser on…
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