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Aftermath of the Nuclear Summit; The Politics of Insurance
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poisner has sued the Mercury Insurance Group, which says there are "politics involved." That could mean Poisner's candidacy for governor or Mercury's backing of Prop 17 on the June ballot. What will it all mean for consumers? Also, the DWP, water main breaks and conservation. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Russia's Medvedev calls Obama's nuclear summit a "complete success," but adds, "I hope we won't just go home feeling happy."
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenMajor players in California's insurance game are much involved in this year's elections. Insurance Commissioner Steve Poisner is running for Governor. The Mercury Insurance Group is backing Proposition 17. Now there's a confrontation provoking the question, where do the politics begin and end? Also, the DWP, water main breaks and conservation. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Russia's Medvedev calls Obama's nuclear summit a "complete success," but adds, "I hope we won't just go home feeling happy." What will it take to sustain agreements to "lock down" nuclear materials? Is the threat of nuclear terrorism overblown?
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3 storiesWill the Nuclear Summit Make Us Safer?
Nobody knows how likely it is that some terrorist group could set off a nuclear weapon, but the consequences are so catastrophic that even a small chance justifies urgent action to reduce the risk. That was the idea behind President Obama's nuclear summit .
Read the story28 minDWP's Water Conservation Plan Causes Pipes to Burst
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said today that February saw the lowest use of water in 31 years. At the same time, a blue ribbon panel of scientists said that last year's disruptive breaks in water mains were caused , in part, by the agency's water conservation policies.
Read the story5 minThe Politics of California Car Insurance
State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner says the Mercury Insurance Group has illegally denied auto coverage to bartenders, liquor-store owners, cocktail servers and artists by using standards it doesn't apply to people in other professions. He also claims that Mercury has failed to correct other violations going back more than ten years.
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