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Wilson, Rove, Gingrich...and Fletcher
by Jess Durfee - Chair, San Diego County Democratic Party, San Diego Gay and Lesbian News
May 4th, 2012
...Fletcher has racked up a predictably Republican voting record, scoring low ratings in recent years from the Sierra Club Foundation (30%)...the Consumer Federation of California (18%), and Planned Parenthood (0%).
Consumer Federation of California Opposes Phony Used Car "Safety" Bill
April 9th, 2012
"SB 990 would undermine consumer protection in order to enhance the profits of a single out-of-state company," said Richard Holober, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of California. "Carfax would undoubtedly benefit from this legislation, but it would be categorically unsafe for consumers."
Billionaire Insurance Baron Tries to Buy Off California Republican Party
by Consumer Watchdog/Consumer Federation of California
Mercury Insurance Chairman George Joseph has given more than $8 million to fund his 2012 ballot initiative attack on long-standing consumer protections. The insurance executive and "Forbes 400" billionaire also made the largest single contribution to the California Republican Party in 2011...
Consumer Groups Denounce Attack on Consumer Watchdog
Consumer Watchdog is a courageous and remarkably successful advocate for consumer rights. An attack dog website was launched today that serves as a preview of the campaign against Consumer Watchdog we anticipate from George Joseph, the billionaire chairman of Mercury Insurance.
Consumer Federation of California Releases 2011 Scorecard for State Legislators
by Consumer Federation of California
January 26th, 2012
The scorecard highlighted a deep ideological split between the two parties when it comes to consumer rights protections. Assembly Democrats had an average score of 93 percent (a six point increase from last year), with Senate Democrats averaging 83 percent (a 3 point drop from last year).
Zombie Initiative Alert: Prop 17 is Back from the Dead
January 19th, 2012
"When was the last time a billionaire insurance magnate spent a fortune to save you money? Never." stated Richard Holober, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of California. "This proposition is nothing more that an insurance tycoon’s self-enrichment scheme."
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