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July 6, 2007

Finance Concerns Wreak Havoc on Chicago Worker Confidence

Chicago worker confidence plummeted in June, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell from 99.1 in May to 85.3 in June, a near record low.

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July 6, 2007

Personal Finance Concerns Hurt Healthcare Workers’ Confidence

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers fell 7.4 points to 102.5 in June.

July 6, 2007

Finance Concerns Discourage DC Workers in June

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Washington, DC fell 3.6 points to 106.7 in June. This marks the city’s lowest reading since last June, when it registered 103.2.

July 6, 2007

Hiring Expectations Approach Record High in Dallas

Dallas worker confidence held steady in June, as the Hudson Employment Index (SM) shifted a mere .1 point to 114.7.

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July 6, 2007

NYC Worker Confidence Plunges from Record High in June

After spiking to a record high in May, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York City dropped 12.3 points to 88.9 in June.

July 6, 2007

IT Worker Confidence Continues to Tumble

Confidence among IT professionals fell for the second consecutive month in June, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped eight points to 104.3.

July 6, 2007

Twin Cities Workers Forecast Record High Hiring

Bucking the trends of falling confidence reported in most markets, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul edged up 1.6 points to 105.7 in June.

July 6, 2007

LA Worker Confidence Declines for Fourth Consecutive Month

Marking the fourth consecutive decline, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles dropped 1.7 points to 95.1 in June. Less expected hiring contributed to the decline.

July 6, 2007

San Francisco Workers Less Confident in June

Following five consecutive months of improvement, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco fell 3.4 points to 108.7 in June.

July 6, 2007

CA Workers’ Confidence Falls for Fourth Consecutive Month

Worker confidence in California decreased again in June as the state’s Hudson Employment Index ( SM) dropped 4.3 points to 102.2.

July 6, 2007

Will Public Dominate Senate Debate On Iraq?

Senators up for re-election in 2008 overwhelmingly aligned themselves with public opinion during the recent immigration debate.

July 6, 2007

40% Give Supreme Court Good or Excellent Ratings

Forty percent (40%) of Americans say the U.S. Supreme Court is doing a good or an excellent job.

July 6, 2007

63% Say U.S. Constitution Good or Excellent

Sixty-three percent (63%) of American adults give the United States Constitution a good or an excellent rating.

July 5, 2007

58% Agree With Supreme Court Ruling on McCain-Feingold

In the abstract, the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance legislation earns solid support.

July 5, 2007

Post-War Presidents: JFK, Ike, Reagan Most Popular

John F. Kennedy remains the best liked of the eleven men who have served as President in the post-World War II era.

July 5, 2007

Election 2008: Clinton, Thompson Tied

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) tied with former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson (R) in an Election 2008 match-up.

July 4, 2007

Poll: 76% Likely to Watch Fireworks This Fourth of July

Most Americans plan to celebrate this Fourth of July with a big bang. Seventy-six percent (76%) say they’re likely to watch fireworks during the weekend, while just 22% won’t watch the sky sparkle.

July 4, 2007

Washington, Lincoln Most Popular Presidents: Nixon, Bush Least Popular

Six American Presidents are viewed favorably by at least 80% of all Americans. Those esteemed six are led by the first President George Washington.

July 3, 2007

Worker Confidence Plunges to Lowest Level since September

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) plummeted nearly six points in June, dropping from 106.9 in May to 101.2, its lowest reading in nine months.

July 3, 2007

46% Say Congress Doing Poor Job, 16% Say Good or Excellent

Just 16% of American voters now say that Congress is doing a Good (14%) or an Excellent (2%) job.