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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

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS

Sample "Consumer" Complaint Letter

Consumer Directory

CONSUMER ISSUES

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

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

EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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!

CFC's "Action Page"

Congress fumbled health care - But California can get it right!

Protect California Children from Toxic Chemicals

Democracy Now: Help Repeal California's 2/3's Budget Rule

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

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

Privacy Bill Archives

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

Consumer Directory

Food & Drug Safety

Workplace Safety

Environmental Safety

Security Products and Services

Electronics/Appliances

Cleaning Services

Cemetery and Funeral Services

Veterinary Services

Support Letters

CFC Supports SB 340 (Yee) – Automatic Renewal Subscriptions - Signed by Governor

SB 20 Letter to the Governor

AB 261 Letter to Governor

AB 943 Letter to Governor

AB 811 Letter to Governor

AB 943 Support Letter

SB 20 Support Letter

SB 226 Support Letter

SB 437 Support Letter

SB 20 (Simitian) Support Letter - Floor Alert

Congress fumbled health care - But California can get it right!

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