Reply #20: Boxer was one of the 1rst to say that the energy companies were scamming

[Barkley]

California during the power shortages of 2001-02.

"Boxer goes after energy chief
Senator demands state get $8.9 billion in electricity refund"
SFGate.com June 17th, 2004

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"In the name of the millions of Americans who were harmed by these scam artists, I call on you to instruct Chairman Pat Wood to cease and desist his opposition to California's claims, which have unfortunately been stymied in court due to (the commission's) failure to assist my state," Boxer, a Democrat, wrote to Bush.

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"We have now seen proof that is irrefutable that we were essentially robbed," Boxer said at a Capitol Hill press conference. "This is the worst scandal for consumers that I've seen in my lifetime."