32% Say Cost Has Kept Them From Filling A Prescription
Nearly one-out-of-three Americans (32%) say they have not filled a prescription because the cost was too high, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
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June 9, 2009
May 28, 2009
Only 20% of Air Travelers Willing To Pay More for On-Time Take-off
You’re on time, but the airline isn’t.
That’s a frequent complaint from airline passengers, and Congress is being urged to put the airlines on official notice with a Passengers’ Bill of Rights that includes provisions for delayed takeoffs.
May 26, 2009
58% Say Economy Forcing Cuts in Their Summer Vacation Spending
The number of Americans who plan to take a summer vacation has held steady from last year despite the worsening economy, but 58% of those vacation goers say economic conditions are forcing them to cut back on their holiday spending.
May 25, 2009
53% Believe Intelligent Life Is Likely On Other Planets
Most of us still think they’re out there.
Fifty-three percent (53%) of U.S. voters say it’s likely that intelligent life exists on other planets, including 28% who say it is Very Likely.
May 25, 2009
53% Believe Intelligent Life Is Likely On Other Planets
Most of us still think they’re out there.
Fifty-three percent (53%) of U.S. voters say it’s likely that intelligent life exists on other planets, including 28% who say it is Very Likely.
May 20, 2009
47% Say Hubble Space Telescope Worth The Cost
Voters continue to be big supporters of NASA and the manned space program, but they’re a little less sure about the value of the Hubble Space Telescope, the subject of a high-profile astronaut repair job completed on Tuesday.
May 19, 2009
69% Say College Degree Still a Good Investment
Sixty-nine percent (69%) of American adults say a college degree is still a good financial investment in today’s economic environment.
May 19, 2009
40% of Catholics Say Priests Should Be Allowed To Marry, 39% Disagree
U.S. Catholics are evenly divided over whether the church should change its policy of centuries and allow priests to marry.
May 14, 2009
84% Say English Should Be America’s Official Language
Eighty-four percent (84%) of Americans say English should be the official language of the United States. Only nine percent (9%) disagree, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Seven percent (7%) are not sure.
May 12, 2009
65% Say Daily Papers Will Be Gone In Ten Years
Just 18% of Americans say daily newspapers will never go out of business, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
May 8, 2009
42% Like Congress’ ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Car Plan
Americans give mixed reviews to Congress’ “Cash for Clunkers” plan to encourage the purchase of new, more fuel-efficient cars.
May 7, 2009
80% Say Life Experiences Teach More Than College
Eighty-percent (80%) of Americans believe that individuals learn more practical skills through life experience and work rather than through college. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 9% disagree and say more is learned in college.
May 6, 2009
56% Say Every American Should Attend College
Fifty-six percent (56%) of American adults say that every American should receive further education after high school by attending either a college or vocational school. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 30% disagree and 13% are not sure.
May 5, 2009
More Hand Washing Is Americans’ Chief Response To Swine Flu
The overwhelming majority of Americans seem unfazed by the furor over swine flu, but most are washing their hands more than usual.
May 5, 2009
64% Say 17-Year-Olds Need to Talk to Parents Before Taking ‘Morning-After’ Pill
Sixty-four percent (64%) of Americans say 17-year-olds should be required to consult a parent before taking the so-called “morning after” pill to prevent pregnancy.
May 3, 2009
90% Say They’ve Lived In Same State For Last Five Years
With the U.S. Census Bureau reporting that fewer people are moving because of the bad economy, 90% of U.S. voters say they have lived in the state where they are today for more than five years.
April 28, 2009
50% Say Drunk Driving Laws Not Tough Enough
One-out-of-two (50%) American adults agree that drunk driving laws in the United States are not tough enough, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey. Only eight percent (8%) say the laws are too tough, and 36% believe that they’re about right.
April 21, 2009
70% Say Families Are Recyclers
Seventy percent (70%) of Americans say their families participate in recycling, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Just 25% say they don’t.
April 20, 2009
27% Plan to Take Spring Vacation This Year
Spring has sprung, and one thing 27% of Americans adults plan to spring for this season is a vacation, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 7, 2009
64% of Americans Are Comfortable Using Credit Cards Online
Most adults (64%) who use the internet at least occasionally say they are very or somewhat comfortable using credit cards to make purchases online, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
