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CFC Supports SB 772 (Leno) - Protecting Children from Toxics - Held up in Assembly Appropriations
CFC Releases 2009 Interim Scorecard for California Legislators
Obama Administration Waffles in "Defense" of California’s Financial Privacy Law
Voters don't want dire cuts; they want leaders to get it right
A shameful effort to limit class actions
Toxic TVs: Shoppers should consider manufacturers’ recycling records
From the New Publishers of the California Progress Report
Underinsured wildfire victims feel burned again
Consumer Federation of California Applauds ALJ Proposed Decision Denying Utilities’ Big Business Discount
No on Proposition 10
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Campaign Reform
Nurses, Fair Elections Advocates to Deliver ‘Prop. 15 Disinfectant Cleanser’ to CA’s Shadow Government: Lobbyists
Vote Yes on Proposition 15 – The California Fair Elections Act
The fundraising Legislature
Schwarzenegger raked in subprime lender campaign money
Governor raises funds from donors interested in pending legislation
Tax Report: A Failure To Provide A Fair, Long-Term Solution To California’s Revenue And Tax Problems
Turbo Tax maker Intuit, again, is mired in political turmoil
Ending Minority Rule in California: One Sentence Can Do It
Democratic activists, political pros split on two-thirds vote
GOP's 'leverage' is tantamount to extortion
Food/Product Safety
Labels on chickens urged to disclose salt 'plumping'
DHA in Infant Formula: Is it Safe?
Risk on the shelves from BPA
California hangs on to PEX pipe plans, for now
Use of potentially harmful chemicals kept secret under law
US Kids Represent Psychiatric Drug Goldmine
Study: Chemicals, pollutants found in newborns
Spoiled: California Food Safety Legislation Dies On The Vine
The danger of marketing prescription drugs online
Janitors seek ban on toxic cleaners used by supermarkets
Health Care Reform
Jerry Brown, state Assembly turn up the heat on California's health insurers
Anthem rate hike shines light on need for comprehensive reforms
State cracking down on discount health cards
In California, Exhibit A in Debate on Insurance
Other insurers raising health care rates too
When healthcare coverage is insurance in name only
The fundraising Legislature
Anthem Blue Cross dramatically raising rates for Californians with individual health policies
Soaring cost of healthcare sets a record
California Senate approves single-payer health care proposal despite governor's veto pledge
Predatory Lending
Increasing numbers of Californians are suing lenders to avoid foreclosures
Payday lenders giving advances on unemployment checks
Beware of the credit card traps
Oropeza introduces bill that would ban extra debit card fees
Walking away from negative equity
Legislation targets predatory, confusing marketing of reverse mortgages
A better way for payday loans
A human touch can help stem foreclosure tide
Few troubled mortgages being modified permanently
Lawmakers move nearer to passing regulatory reforms
Privacy Protection
PG&E SmartMeters likely to boost shut-offs
Chase bank seems a bit too loose with clients' data
The fight against full-body scanners at airports
Experts hack new power meters
The Politics of Fear and "Whole-Body-Imaging", By CFC's Zack Kaldveer
For opponents of airport body scanner, privacy outweighs security
Privacy Challenges and Implications of an Electric "Smart Grid" System
Governator does consumers a disservice with SB-20 veto
Think info about your Rx is private? Better think again
CFC Supports AB 943 (Mendoza) - Protecting Financial Privacy - Vetoed by Governor
Public Utilities
CFC Urges a No Vote on Proposition 16 - PG&E's Anti-Democratic Power Grab
Getting hung up on basic phone rate increases
PG&E SmartMeters likely to boost shut-offs
Corona proposes new rates for water
PG&E ballot measure is a stealthy power play
Building a better power meter
Steinberg Stands With SRO Tenants Against AT&T
Senate blocks confirmation of PUC member Rachelle Chong
Smart meters need independent testing
Bogus fees land on phone bills too easily
Telecom Rights
Getting hung up on basic phone rate increases
Steinberg Stands With SRO Tenants Against AT&T
Senate blocks confirmation of PUC member Rachelle Chong
A $350 early-termination fee for smart phones? Now that smarts
Cable companies seeking a new tax on satellite TV
Bogus fees land on phone bills too easily
CFC Releases 2009 Interim Scorecard for California Legislators
Time Warner Cable charges for a service it doesn't provide
Cable firm's pricing seems like a plan to Net extra cash
Jury awards $17 million against AT&T
Corporate Accountability
Editorial: Toyota, stay loyal to Golden State
Suit hits auto insurer over voters' pamphlet
NUMMI closure shows failure of California talk about job creation
Jerry Brown, state Assembly turn up the heat on California's health insurers
Blue ribbon panel meets over NUMMI closure
Brown changes ballot language on Prop. 17
Vote No on Proposition 17 – The Mercury Insurance Rate Hike Initiative
Lawmakers want closer scrutiny of insurer
Insurer may have violated law, report reveals
Gift-card holders would get more cash back under Senate bill
2009 Legislative Scorecard
Calif. consumer group gives Republicans low marks; AG candidate swipes back
73 our of California's 120 lawmakers get a failing grade
Davis representatives get high grades - Consumer group hopes to inform voters with grades
CFC Releases its 2009 Scorecard for State Lawmakers
Consumer Federation of California's 2008 Scorecard for Legislators
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CFC Education Foundation Brochure on Reverse Mortgages
10 Steps you can take to protect your calling records now
Learn how privacy invaders crack your cell phone records
Steps Telephone Companies could take to protect you
Your Cell Records are for Sale
California's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Could Help You!
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Congress fumbled health care - But California can get it right!
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Nurses, Fair Elections Advocates to Deliver ‘Prop. 15 Disinfectant Cleanser’ to CA’s Shadow Government: Lobbyists
Editorial: Toyota, stay loyal to Golden State
Suit hits auto insurer over voters' pamphlet
Increasing numbers of Californians are suing lenders to avoid foreclosures
NUMMI closure shows failure of California talk about job creation
Payday lenders giving advances on unemployment checks
Beware of the credit card traps
Jerry Brown, state Assembly turn up the heat on California's health insurers
Labels on chickens urged to disclose salt 'plumping'
Blue ribbon panel meets over NUMMI closure
Breaking News
Editorial: Toyota, stay loyal to Golden State
Suit hits auto insurer over voters' pamphlet
Increasing numbers of Californians are suing lenders to avoid foreclosures
NUMMI closure shows failure of California talk about job creation
Payday lenders giving advances on unemployment checks
Beware of the credit card traps
Jerry Brown, state Assembly turn up the heat on California's health insurers
Labels on chickens urged to disclose salt 'plumping'
Brown changes ballot language on Prop. 17
Anthem rate hike shines light on need for comprehensive reforms
CFC in the News
Nurses, Fair Elections Advocates to Deliver ‘Prop. 15 Disinfectant Cleanser’ to CA’s Shadow Government: Lobbyists
Blue ribbon panel meets over NUMMI closure
DHA in Infant Formula: Is it Safe?
CFC’s Richard Holober Named to Toyota/NUMMI Blue Ribbon Commission
Lockyer names NUMMI commission
The fundraising Legislature
Oropeza introduces bill that would ban extra debit card fees
"Health Reform: The Year Of The Schlemiels", By the CFC's Richard Holober
Single-Payer Plan Is Politics, Not Policy
The Health Insurance Monopoly
CFC Press Archives
Rebate ads' small type stirs big fight
Driving Without a Net
Two more insurers will offer rate cuts
Take the For Sale Sign off the State Capitol
Final Settlement Announced Against Dillard's for Privacy Abuses
Cellular breakups
Disputed Study Backs Ending Limits on Plastic Pipes
Coalition Calls on Governor to Protect Consumers
CFC Endorses Prop 89 - The "Clean Money" Initiative
Senate Approves Bill to Restore Cell Phone Cancellation Rights
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Privacy Bills Pending in the CA State Legislature
AB 261 (Salas) Pupil records: privacy rights - Support
AB 943 (Mendoza) Employment: Credit Reports - Support
AB 562 (Cook) Health Care Coverage: Report of claim information - Oppose
SB 20 (Simitian) Personal Information: privacy - Support
AB 952 (Krekorian) Health Information: Health Plans
SB 226 (Alquist) Identity Theft: Jurisdiction - Support
AB 1094 (Conway) Disposal of Personal Information - Support
AB 811 (Perez) Identification Documents - Support
SB 437 (Pavley) Unlisted Telephone Numbers - Support
AB 632 (Davis) Internet-based Social Networking: Privacy - Watch
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