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August 24, 2010

79% Trust Their Doctor

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that an overwhelming majority (79%) of Americans say they trust their doctor. Just eight percent (8%) do not, and 12% more are not sure.

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August 23, 2010

75% Say They Have Returned A Lost Wallet

Most Americans say they have returned a lost wallet that they've found, but less than half as many have been on the receiving end of such honesty.

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August 22, 2010

Colts, Cowboys Top Picks for Super Bowl

As football season draws near, NFL fans pick the Indianapolis Colts and the Dallas Cowboys as the teams most likely to win Super Bowl XLV.

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August 20, 2010

52% Believe Americans are Basically Honest

It's often said that honesty is the best policy, and most Americans think their fellow countrymen follow that ideal.

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August 20, 2010

52% Concerned About Safety of Vaccines

Vaccinations are common requirements for children all over the country in order to attend public school and college. However, half of American adults (52%) say they are concerned about the safety of vaccinations for children, including 27% who are Very Concerned.

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August 19, 2010

57% Say Economy Has Caused Family Stress

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 57% of Americans say the current state of the economy is causing more stress in their families. Thirty-five percent (35%) disagree.

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August 18, 2010

44% Say Teachers Should Not Be Paid For Summer Vacation

While most Americans still believe public school teachers aren't paid enough, a sizable number don’t think they should be paid when school is out for the summer.

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August 17, 2010

69% Say Americans are Becoming More Rude, Less Civilized

So much for a kinder, gentler America.

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August 10, 2010

Only 4% Have Gambled on the Internet; 44% Think It Should Be Illegal

In the Internet age, there are still some things that remain old-fashioned, and gambling is apparently one of them.

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August 9, 2010

50% Favor Casino Gambling In Their State

Most Americans continue to support state-run lotteries as a source of revenue for the government and think casino gambling should be allowed in their state, too.

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August 8, 2010

44% of Adults Eating Out Less Than Six Months Ago

Americans are cutting back a little less on eating out. Forty-four percent (44%) of Adults say they are going to eat less often than they did six months ago, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. But that's down 12 points from 56% last October.

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August 7, 2010

62% Favor Sales Tax Holidays for School Shopping

Many states are offering sales tax-free shopping for school supplies and clothing this month. According to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey, 62% favor such tax holidays, and just 22% oppose them.

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August 3, 2010

55% Favor FCC Regulation of TV and Radio

Most Americans remain concerned about inappropriate content on television and radio and support continued regulation of the airwaves by the Federal Communications Commission.

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July 30, 2010

57% Say There's Too Much Inappropriate Content on TV

In the age of slick sitcoms, reality shows and cable television, 57% of American adults think there is too much inappropriate content on television and radio.

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July 27, 2010

Adults See Alcohol, Cigarettes Riskier Than Marijuana

Americans view alcohol and cigarettes as more dangerous than marijuana.

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July 25, 2010

70% Say Concert Tickets Cost Too Much

Seventy percent (70%) of adults think concert ticket prices are too high, and only 35% say they have attended a music concert in the last year.

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July 24, 2010

Twitter Users A Little Less Concerned About Security of Personal Info

Users of Twitter, the social networking service, are a little less worried about the security of their personal information.

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July 22, 2010

63% Oppose Full-Year School Calendar

Though most Americans believe children need to spend more time in school, they don’t think extending the school year to a 12-month calendar is a good idea.

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July 19, 2010

52% Favor School Ban on Sales of Sugary Snacks and Soft Drinks

With childhood obesity a rising concern in the United States, just over half (52%) of American adults feel that sugary snacks and soft drinks should be banned from sale in schools.

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July 18, 2010

87% Feel Media Covers Celebrities Too Much

Eighty-seven percent (87%) of Americans feel the media pays too much attention to celebrities, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. But 84% of Adults also admit that Americans pay too much attention to celebrity news and not enough attention to news that has real impact on their lives.