OC Register - "Hearing set for title-fee changes" (8-30-06)

"Garamendi calls for plan that would save the state's homeowners $1 billion a year."

"Charging that title and escrow services are 'rife with illegal kickbacks and gratuities,' Garamendi will hear testimony today on his proposal to roll back service fees to 2000 levels. The rate reduction could take effect as early as March 1."