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Previous state agency went dark after lawmakers, schools failed to agree on changes
by Jim MillerRiverside Press Enterprise
December 29th, 2009
"It seems to promise protection that really isn't there," said Hernandez, a lobbyist for the Consumer Federation of California. "The bill is not without some positive elements, but there are just too many schools that are exempt."

CFC Press Releases
2009 Consumer Scorecard for State Legislators Issued
November 18th, 2009
"The scorecard should help Californians evaluate how their lawmakers voted on consumer protection bills that affect our pocketbooks, our privacy, and our health and safety, but often get little news coverage," said Richard Holober, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of California.

Breaking News and Alerts
Big-money lobbyists ruled at legislative session's end
by Jim SandersSacramento Bee
September 2nd, 2010
Senate Bill 797, a proposal to ban BPA - bisphenol A - in baby bottles and sippy cups that was supported by labor and environmental groups but opposed by the American Chemistry Council and a coalition of business groups. The bill died by two votes in the Senate.
Under fire from industry, scientific panel is 'gutted'
by Amy StandenCalifornia Watch
August 30th, 2010
Five out of nine members of a scientific panel that advises the state on toxic chemicals have been fired in recent weeks, following disputes with the chemical industry and a conservative group that targets environmental laws.
Small-business PAC gets big-business support
by Jennifer ChausseeCapitol Weekly
August 26th, 2010
A November ballot initiative to implement a two-thirds majority vote requirement on all new fees imposed by the state took in a big chunk of change from some not-so-small businesses - including big tobacco and alcohol interests.
Prop 26 Pits Corporate Interest "Goliaths" Against Public Interest "Davids"
by Artem RaskinCalifornia Progress Report
August 26th, 2010
Putting a white hat on a November ballot measure funded almost exclusively by big oil, tobacco, and alcohol companies is no easy task, but the Yes on Proposition 26 campaign found a way. If approved by voters, the measure would make it much tougher for state or local government to collect industry-specific mitigation fees on business activities that cause harm to the environment or public health.
Bad eggs show need for food-safety inspections
by EditorialSan Francisco Chronicle
August 25th, 2010
What will it take to protect the nation's food supply? Apparently the recall of a half billion eggs and 1,500-and-counting cases of salmonella. Add in the scofflaw conduct of a major egg producer and a slow moving federal bureaucracy. The sum total may finally spur action.

CFC Articles
Insurance-rate-hike foes can recoup legal fees
by Bob Egelko, Chronicle Staff WriterSan Francisco Chronicle
January 5th, 2010
Consumer groups that successfully challenge insurance rate increases can recoup their legal fees from the insurers, even when the companies drop their requests or agree to a compromise, a state appeals court has ruled.


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