21. And, on his left, Gore has to contend with Ralph Nader, the consumer advocate running on the Green Party line. 22. Another factor that contributes to the high premiums, consumer advocates say, is limited regulation of rates. 23. Another draft was under way for Ralph Nader, the consumer advocate. 24. As a result, consumer advocates are gaining ground with the regulators. 25. As the new year opens, Ralph Nader, consumer advocate and scourge of business, is well into the fourth decade of his crusade. 26. As Sacramento attempted to come to grips with the faltering power grid Friday, Los Angeles leaders and consumer advocates questioned the burden being shouldered by local taxpayers. 27. As this new regulatory world takes shape, corporate executives are ecstatic, consumer advocates are increasingly critical, and many regulators in the United States have mixed feelings. 28. At best, it is viewed warily by consumer advocates as a kind of bounty hunter. 29. At the same time, consumer advocates have pointed to drastically lower drug prices in Canada and Mexico. 30. At the same time, many insurance brokers and some consumer advocates contend that terrorism insurance is becoming increasingly available and that prices for the coverage are dropping. |