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July 2010

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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 27, 2010

Adults See Alcohol, Cigarettes Riskier Than Marijuana

Americans view alcohol and cigarettes as more dangerous than marijuana.

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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 16, 2010

36% Say Government Doesn't Regulate Food Enough

Americans have fairly mixed feelings about the government regulating what they eat.

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July 13, 2010

37% of E-Mail users Would Stop Sending Them If It Cost Money

Just over half of Americans communicate via e-mail daily, but if they were charged even a small amount for each one sent, the number of e-mail users drops dramatically.

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July 13, 2010

68% Favor Cut in Mail Delivery To Keep Stamp Prices Down

Roughly half of American Adults think postage stamps cost too much, and they're willing to sacrifice a day of delivery to keep the cost of stamps down.