A Head-On Collision: California auto-insurance rate revolt

California's attack on auto-insurance rates may inspire a wider revolt

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Even so, a spread of the California revolt might compel Congress to get into the regulatory act. "If California takes off," says a congressional aide, "auto insurance could become a significant national issue." In that case, insurers could find that Washington politicians have suddenly become itchy to take the wheel.

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