Category Archives: CFC in the News
DHA in Infant Formula: Is it Safe?
by Jennifer Lance, Eco Child's Play
Consumer Federation of California explains: If you believed a certain baby formula would make your child smarter, would you buy it? Infant formula manufacturers are banking that you would. Read More ›
CFC’s Richard Holober Named to Toyota/NUMMI Blue Ribbon Commission
California Treasurer Bill Lockyer has named Richard Holober, Consumer Federation of California Executive Director, to serve on a Blue Ribbon Commission to study the impact of the planned closing of the Fremont NUMMI plant on the state’s economy. Read More ›
The Fundraising Legislature
by Daniel Newman, San Francisco Chronicle
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, would prohibit the sale of any private health insurance policy in the state and establish a new California Healthcare System as the primary payer for health care services in California. Read More ›
Oropeza introduces bill that would ban extra debit card fees
by Denise Nix, Daily Breeze
A South Bay lawmaker introduced legislation Tuesday that would stop California retailers from charging customers extra fees for using debit cards. Sen. Jenny Oropeza…said she introduced SB 933 to protect consumers during difficult economic times.
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Single-Payer Plan Is Politics, Not Policy
by John Wildermuth, Fox and Hounds
Progressive Democrats…argue that it’s time someone stood up to the insurance companies and that tough economic times make it even more important to guarantee that every Californian has access to high-quality, affordable health care.
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The Health Insurance Monopoly
by Bill Monkerud, CounterPunch
“…there’s no public option, no end of the anti-trust exemption for the health insurance industry, no ability of the government to negotiate drug prices or import cheaper drugs from Canada, and no real regulation of health insurance premiums,” said Zack Kaldveer, spokesman for the Consumer Federation of California. Read More ›
Consumer Federation Statement on Election of John P
by Richard Holober, Executive Director , Consumer Federation of California
John Perez is a superb choice for Speaker of the California State Assembly. John is a staunch advocate for justice and opportunity for all Californians, on the job, in the marketplace and in the community. Read More ›
Corona proposes new rates for water
by Leslie Parrilla, The Press Enterprise
Experts at the Consumer Federation of California, a consumer rights group, said the key to understanding whether a tiered water system is fair is ensuring that people understand it.
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The Pig, the Pony and the Dodo Bird
by Richard Holober, Consumer Federation of California
Each year Californians are treated to a Governor Schwarzenegger makeover when he gives his State of the State address. Schwarzenegger version 7.0 used a quaint story about a pig and a pony to emphasize the need for lawmakers of both parties to work together to solve the horrific budget disaster over which he has presided. Read More ›
California hangs on to PEX pipe plans, for now
by Matt Defosse, Modern Plastics Worldwide
Joining the CPTC to file the lawsuit was a diverse coalition of groups: the Center for Environmental Health, the Consumer Federation of California, the Planning and Conservation League, California Professional Firefighters and Sierra Club California. Read More ›
It Takes a Village: Ten trends the past decade brought to California schools
by Andy Shapiro, Santa Cruz Sentinel
…with California’s $42 billion deficit a year ago, new, permanent tax breaks were given to multi-state and multi-national corporations that will cost the state…$1.5 billion a year, according to Richard Holober….of The CFC. Read More ›
New year, new laws, new low for state
by Michael Gardner, San Diego Union Tribune
This lawmaking cycle was “dismal,” said Richard Holober, executive director of the Consumer Federation of California. He decried the lack of consumer-protection bills and said Schwarzenegger vetoed most of the measures his group supported. Read More ›
Previous state agency went dark after lawmakers, schools failed to agree on changes
by Jim Miller, Riverside Press Enterprise
“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.” Read More ›