WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In what two consumer groups today praised as a victory for open scientific inquiry, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has rejected a controversial patent on human embryonic stem cells held by…
Santa Monica, CA -- Consumer Watchdog said that the California Department of Insurance’s disclosure today that independent actuaries found Anthem Blue Cross made major mistakes in filings for its 39% premium increase should fuel a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Consumer Watchdog today called on the U.S. Department of Justice to launch a broad antitrust action against Google seeking remedial action that could include breaking the Internet giant into separate companies.
Feinstein Bill Would Close 'Enormous Hole' In Health Reform But Must Be Amended to Cut Industry Influence, Said Consumer Watchdog Washington, D.C. -- A health reform fix-it bill by Senator Dianne Feinstein that was debated…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Google increased its lobbying spending in the first quarter by a whopping 57 percent over the previous year as it paid $1.3 million to influence lawmakers and regulators, according to public records…
U.S. Senate Report Finds That Insurers Re-Label Overhead, Administrative Costs as “Medical Care” to Meet New Law’s Requirement to Cut Overhead Washington, D.C. -- In advance of rules being written by the Obama Administration, health…
Consumer advocates said that the new CDI report is certain to affect voters’ view of Proposition 17, Mercury’s controversial initiative on the June ballot. “This troubling report shows that Mercury Insurance has overcharged its policyholders…
Washington, DC -- Consumer Watchdog called on President Obama and Congress in a letter sent today to fix ten problem areas in the new federal health reform law that, if not addressed, will be exploited…
Los Angeles, CA -- Consumer Watchdog has filed a complaint with the state’s political watchdog calling for disclosure of the donors behind the Chamber of Commerce’s recent anti-Jerry Brown advertising. The letter can be found…
White House Internet Policy Chief Andrew McLaughlin's "Buzz" Profile Showed Continued Ties To Internet Giant WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Consumer Watchdog filed a Freedom of Information Act request today with the White House Office of Science…
Washington, D.C. -- Consumer Watchdog said Massachusetts' rejection today of excessive and unreasonable health insurance rate increases shows the need for effective "prior approval" rate regulation in every state to ensure that health insurers charge…
Message to Investors Says Insurer Will Re-Label Overhead, Administrative Costs as “Medical Care” to Meet New Law’s Requirement to Cut Overhead Washington, DC -- Consumer Watchdog called on the Obama Administration and the Department of…
