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November 2010

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November 22, 2010

Americans Are Closely Divided Over Ban On Alcoholic Energy Drinks

As the federal Food and Drug Administration pushes to remove caffeine from alcoholic energy drinks such as Four Loko and Joose, new polling finds that Americans have mixed views on such a ban.

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November 21, 2010

Most Say Smokers Should Pay More For Health Insurance

Some companies already charge smokers more for health insurance, and most Americans think that's a good idea.

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November 18, 2010

17% Think Government Should Outlaw Smoking

A growing number of states and localities have banned smoking in public places, but there continues to be little public support for outlawing tobacco smoking entirely.

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November 16, 2010

Americans Don’t Think New Graphic Warnings Will Deter Smokers, But Raising Prices Will

Most Americans don’t think the FDA’s new graphic cigarette warning labels will decrease the number of smokers in the United States. However, they do think that raising the price of cigarettes would have an impact.

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November 11, 2010

54% Think Violent Video Games Lead to More Violence in Society

Video game consumers and retailers have been abuzz about the newest in a line of military-inspired video games which market to people of all ages. But most Americans think violent video games like this contribute to violence in society.

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November 10, 2010

94% Oppose Text Messaging While Driving

Most Americans continue to oppose text messaging and talking on the cell phone while driving.

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November 9, 2010

63% Favor Annual Testing for Older Drivers

When it comes to age requirements for driving, the debate is typically focused on younger drivers.

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November 9, 2010

Americans Overwhelmingly See Childhood Obesity As Serious Problem

Adults nationwide continue to be concerned about childhood obesity in America, and most believe American children are more overweight than those of other countries.

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November 8, 2010

Americans Stand Up for Happy Meals

Kids may soon be smiling less in San Francisco. The city's Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance last week that would limit toy giveaways in fast-food orders like McDonald's Happy Meals unless they are made more nutritious.

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November 5, 2010

45% of Americans Say Daylight Saving Time Not Worth the Hassle

Americans will get an extra hour this Sunday morning, but nearly half don’t think the benefits of Daylight Saving Time are worth the inconvenience.

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November 4, 2010

29% of Americans Say They Never Drink Alcohol

Don’t look for the return of Prohibition any time soon. While a sizable number of Americans say they don’t drink, very few think alcohol should be outlawed despite a new study that says it is more dangerous to society than heroin and cocaine.