52% Say Space Shuttle Program Has Been Worth The Cost
NASA just received the budget go-ahead for one last manned shuttle launch, but most Americans think the historic shuttle program has been well worth the money.
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October 5, 2010
September 21, 2010
70% Concerned Americans Have Become Too Dependent on Computers, Electronic Devices
Americans are concerned that, in today’s technological age, we may have become too dependent on electronic devices such as computers and calculators.
September 19, 2010
67% Say They Are Better Informed Than 10 Years Ago
While newspapers and broadcast outlets struggle to survive in the Internet age, two-out-of-three Americans (67%) feel they are more informed today than they were 10 years ago. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just eight percent (8%) consider themselves less informed these days, while 22% think their level of knowledge is about the same.
September 16, 2010
71% Favor Jailing Sex Offenders Indefinitely If Necessary
Seventy-one percent (71%) of Americans say corrections systems should be allowed to hold sex offenders indefinitely if they believe the offender will strike again, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
September 5, 2010
Reading, Board Games Still Most Popular Summer Activities
Summer is almost over and according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey, reading and playing games continues to be the most popular activities of the summer.
September 3, 2010
76% of Adult Egg Consumers Are Not Cutting Down Because of Recall
Following a nationwide FDA recall on eggs, only 19% of Americans who eat eggs at least once a month say the recent recall has caused them to cut down on the amount of eggs they normally eat.
September 2, 2010
70% in New Jersey Say “Jersey Shore” Negatively Impacts State’s Image
Here’s ‘The Situation’: New Jersey voters think the MTV hit “Jersey Shore” shows their home state in a negative light.
September 2, 2010
20% Say News of Bedbugs Has Caused Them to Change Their Plans
One out of five Americans (20%) says that recent news about bedbug infestations have caused them to change their plans to go to certain public places.
August 31, 2010
37% Say Government Does Less Than Adequate Job Ensuring Restaurants are Clean and Sanitary
American adults are almost evenly divided about how well the government regulates cleanliness standards in places that serve food.
August 27, 2010
35% Say They’re Overweight
Obesity continues to be a serious problem in this country, but the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just 35% of Americans think they are overweight. That's down six points from July of last year.
August 24, 2010
79% Trust Their Doctor
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that an overwhelming majority (79%) of Americans say they trust their doctor. Just eight percent (8%) do not, and 12% more are not sure.
August 23, 2010
75% Say They Have Returned A Lost Wallet
Most Americans say they have returned a lost wallet that they've found, but less than half as many have been on the receiving end of such honesty.
August 20, 2010
52% Believe Americans are Basically Honest
It's often said that honesty is the best policy, and most Americans think their fellow countrymen follow that ideal.
August 20, 2010
52% Concerned About Safety of Vaccines
Vaccinations are common requirements for children all over the country in order to attend public school and college. However, half of American adults (52%) say they are concerned about the safety of vaccinations for children, including 27% who are Very Concerned.
August 19, 2010
57% Say Economy Has Caused Family Stress
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 57% of Americans say the current state of the economy is causing more stress in their families. Thirty-five percent (35%) disagree.
August 18, 2010
44% Say Teachers Should Not Be Paid For Summer Vacation
While most Americans still believe public school teachers aren't paid enough, a sizable number don’t think they should be paid when school is out for the summer.
August 17, 2010
69% Say Americans are Becoming More Rude, Less Civilized
So much for a kinder, gentler America.
August 10, 2010
Only 4% Have Gambled on the Internet; 44% Think It Should Be Illegal
In the Internet age, there are still some things that remain old-fashioned, and gambling is apparently one of them.
August 9, 2010
50% Favor Casino Gambling In Their State
Most Americans continue to support state-run lotteries as a source of revenue for the government and think casino gambling should be allowed in their state, too.
August 8, 2010
44% of Adults Eating Out Less Than Six Months Ago
Americans are cutting back a little less on eating out. Forty-four percent (44%) of Adults say they are going to eat less often than they did six months ago, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. But that's down 12 points from 56% last October.
