June 14, 2009

COLUMN: Don't bet the (State) Farm

By Randy Schultz, Palm Beach Post Editor of the Editorial Page

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June 10, 2009

Our views: Spike deregulation

- Crist should veto bill that allows big insurers to skip rate approval process -

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May 28, 2009

Consumer advocates urge veto of health legislation, cite poll showing Floridians at risk from "balance billing" of medical fees

- Mason-Dixon poll shows half of Floridians are unable to pay a medical bill of just $1,000. -

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May 27, 2009

Consumer Advocates Urge Governor Crist To Veto HB 1171

- Bill allows biggest insurance companies to raise rates unchecked -

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May 21, 2009

FLORIDA CONSUMER ADVOCATE URGES GOVERNOR TO VETO MANAGED CARE LEGISLATION

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May 14, 2009

Florida's Property Insurance Market in Peril, Insurance Agents and Consumer Advocates Warn

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May 12, 2009

PORT ST. JOE RESIDENTS DEMAND JUSTICE AT ANNUAL ST. JOE COMPANY STOCKHOLDER MEETING

- Residents say company sold them uninhabitable land -

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April 29, 2009

The biggest threat to consumers this year: SB 1122/HB 855

- Bad bill will punish patients, employers and taxpayers with exorbitant health costs and out-of-pocket fees -

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April 17, 2009

The Consumer Federation of the Southeast Presents: "The Cigarette That's Eating Tallahassee"

- Tongue-in-Cheek Web Video Encourages Lawmakers to Close Tobacco Tax Loophole -

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April 3, 2009

FEDERAL TAX CREDIT FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS COULD INJECT $4.3 BILLION IN FLORIDA'S ECONOMY AND STIMULATE ECONOMIC RALLY

-65% of Floridians in new poll say it's important for Florida leaders to convert the credit into upfront cash for down payments-

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April 1, 2009

Consumer Federation of the Southeast Names List of "Who's Playing Consumers For Fools"

- Web Video Skewers Anti-Consumer Practices and Policy and Recognizes Lawmakers Who Fight for Consumers -

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March 27, 2009

Consumer Federation Forges Bold Florida Alliance to Help First-time Homebuyers Make Down Payment

- Experts say positive economic impact on Florida's economy could be in the billions -

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March 20, 2009

Consumer Federation Opens Nominations for "Who's Playing Consumers for fools?"

CFSE Will Announce "Losers" on April Fools' Day

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December 1, 2008

Consumer Federation Issues Consumer Alert: Warns Against Misleading Prescription Drug Switching Practice

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December 7, 2005

Santa takes sides with consumer groups in phone rate battle

--Elves deliver lumps of coal to lawmakers who supported the largest phone rate hike in Florida history--

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October 27, 2005

Biggest phone rate hike in Florida history to hit Nov. 1

--Advocates call it scariest day of the year for Florida consumers--

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June 22, 2005

Consumer advocates slam Verizon's 'profits before people' track record

--Saying Verizon's history shows the company targets the rich neighborhoods at the public's expense, advocates urge cities and counties to closely scrutinize the company's plans as its seeks franchise agreements in the Bay area--