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December 2010

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January 6, 2011

Plans for Winter Vacation Are Up Slightly

Looks like a few more Americans will be taking a vacation this winter.

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January 4, 2011

Big Storms Yes, Global Warming No

It’s less than one month into winter, and already strong blizzards have bombarded the East and West Coasts. But most Americans don't see global warming as the culprit.

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December 31, 2010

Most Americans Rely on Local TV News for Weather Reports

Most Americans still get their weather news from local television despite the variety of news sources available these days, and fewer adults believe the media overhypes the weather.

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December 31, 2010

37% Already Say This Winter Worse Than Others in Recent Years

Winter is barely a week old, and more than one-third of Americans already say the season is worse than it has been in recent years.

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December 16, 2010

Most Americans Balk at Federal Control of Public School Nutrition

This past week, President Obama signed into law a measure that, for the first time, gives the federal government the authority to regulate all foods at schools, including what's in vending machines.  But most Americans would rather see that authority in someone else's hands.

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December 14, 2010

More Americans Plan on Giving to Charity This Year

Americans appear to be in a more charitable mood this holiday season than they were last year.

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December 11, 2010

Americans Worry About Personal Information On Social Networking Sites

One-out-of-two Americans now use some sort of social networking site such as Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn or Twitter, but an overwhelming majority of Adults are concerned about the safety of personal information on these sites.