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Include Opt-Out Feature in Covered California Data Mining, Say Federal Officials

Submitted by Eddie Barrera on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 15:00

Covered California’s deep dive into data mining, without consumer permission, has drawn the scrutiny of congressional members. 

Reps. Tony Cárdenas, D-San Fernando Valley; Mark DeSaulnier, D-Richmond; Judy Chu, D-Monterey Park; and Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, today called on the state to protect consumers’ identity information. 

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SEIU-UHW's Dave Regan Discusses Secret Deal with California Hospital Association

Submitted by Jamie Court on Fri, 07/17/2015 - 11:22

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Sternburger 

If you want to read a story about the issue, read the Los Angeles Times' story here. 

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Wheelchairs and Oxygen Not Essential, Says Sen. Ed Hernandez

Submitted by Eddie Barrera on Fri, 07/17/2015 - 11:22
What could be more of a basic medical need than a wheelchair or oxygen? If you're having a tough time paying for the cheapest Covered California health plan, even with subsidies, you better hope you don't need those essential health benefits in the near future because you'll have to pay for it out of your own pocket if proposed legislation is approved.  
 

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California Senate’s Rubberstamp Oversight

Submitted by Eddie Barrera on Thu, 07/16/2015 - 11:22

A demolishing developer. An inattentive fracking regulator. A lenient toxic director. 

The California Senate has the power to confirm certain governor appointees, and it also has the power to reject them. It rarely does the latter, and never if both branches are ruled by the same party, and recent events show how this collegial culture has led to unfortunate choices. 

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Wining and Dining With Energy Firms Still the Norm for PUC Commissioners

Submitted by Eddie Barrera on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 10:17

As investigations over alleged back-room dealings at the California Public Utilities Commission continue, Commissioner Mike Florio was wined and dined at a convention for a trade group that represents energy providers. 

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