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Canada June Inflation Rate Slows to 1% on Lower Clothing, Gasoline Prices
Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed in June, as gasoline prices fell for the first time since October 2009 while the costs of home upkeep and car insurance advanced.

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SCE&G files for rate increase for construction at nuclear plants
The utility company is asking for an overall 2.73% increase to its electric rates under provisions of a state law known as the Base Load Review Act. This comes after the company agreed to a reduced 4.88% increase, a reduction from nearly 10% the company asked for in a separate rate request earlier this year.

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Rate outlook unchanged
Weaker-than-forecast retail sales figures and tame inflation data are unlikely to change the outlook for a June rise in Canada’s interest rates, economists said. Government figures released on Friday showed retail sales in February rose 0.5% to $36 billion, about half the pace the market had been [...]

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Consumer Watchdog calls for national freeze on health insurance rates and rate regulation
Consumer Watchdog called on President Obama to impose a national freeze on health insurance rates before health reform takes effect to protect consumers from premium hikes like the 39% increase recently announced by Anthem Blue Cross in California. The rate freeze is one of five tools Consumer Watchdog urged the president to include as part of his proposed fixes to the Senate health care bill.

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Six-Month National Median Car Insurance Rate Now $702
SACRAMENTO, CA–(Marketwire – 02/02/10) – The national median car insurance rate for a six-month policy is currently $702 according to InsWeb, a leading online insurance comparison provider. This rate has decreased approximately 0.5 percent over the last six months. InsWeb also released national median rate data for specific demographic groups including men, women, and age groups ranging from …

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Iowa bill offers insurance rate protection
Associated Press – January 28, 2010 2:44 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Lawmakers are seeking new consumer protection legislation designed to protect people who experience extraordinary life…

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Critic: Mercury’s ballot measure ‘lies’ about auto insurance rate increases
SACRAMENTO — Mercury Insurance’s whopping surcharges to motorists who’ve had a lapse in their coverage in other states is “smoking gun” proof that Californian motorists will face the same hit to their wallets if voters approve a ballot measure underwritten by Mercury, a consumer advocate charged Wednesday.

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