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April 5, 2007

DC Worker Confidence Slips, but Hiring Forecasts Up

Worker confidence slipped in Washington, DC, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 2.3 points to 109.4 in March. Pessimism regarding personal finances and job satisfaction contributed to the fall, but were countered by more expected hiring.

April 5, 2007

More Expected Layoffs Hurt CA Workers’ Confidence

Worker confidence in California decreased in March as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 3.3 points to 112.9. An increase in expected layoffs and greater concern over job loss drove the decline.

April 5, 2007

Confidence Among Florida Worker Rises

Florida workers felt more confident in March, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 6.9 points to 121.1. Increased job satisfaction coupled with fewer job loss concerns contributed to the increase.

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April 5, 2007

Decreased Work Satisfaction Hurts OH Worker Confidence

Ohio worker confidence fell in March, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slid 3.1 points to 105.5. Worsened sentiments about personal finances and lower job satisfaction drove the decrease. Despite this month’s decline, the state’s Index is notably stronger than last March, when it came in at 101.8.

April 5, 2007

Hiring Forecasts Boost PA Worker Confidence

Worker confidence in Pennsylvania rebounded in March, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 3.7 points to 102.6. More expected hiring and reduced concerns about job loss contributed to the increase.

April 5, 2007

Texas Worker Confidence Hits Record High

Confidence among Texas workers improved for the third consecutive month, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 6.8 points to 131.1 in March. Increased job satisfaction coupled with reduced concern about job loss drove the uptick.

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April 4, 2007

Release of British Soldiers No Surprise to Americans

News that Iran is freeing captured British soldiers did not come as a surprise to most Americans. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey conducted last night found that 59% of adults said it was likely the soldiers would be freed through diplomatic efforts.

April 4, 2007

U.S. Workers Remain Optimistic in March

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed to 109.0 in March from 107.1 in February. Improved sentiment regarding personal finances and job satisfaction prompted the third consecutive monthly rise in worker optimism.

April 3, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary

The addition of former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson (R) to the list of candidates shakes up the race for the GOP Presidential nomination.

April 2, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary

Polling for the Democratic Presidential nomination has remained very stable. New York Senator Hillary Clinton remains on top, Illinois Senator Barack Obama is in second place and former North Carolina Senator John Edwards is in third.

April 2, 2007

Election 2008: Giuliani (R) 44% Obama (D) 43%

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s (R) lead over Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) is down to a single point in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

April 2, 2007

Poll: Jon Stewart in No Danger of Being Elected President

Eight percent (8%) of American voters would definitely vote for The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart if he was on the ballot in 2008.

April 2, 2007

Number of Americans Refusing to Identify with GOP or Dems Reaches New High

During the month of March, 37.2% of American adults considered themselves to be Democrats while just 31.5% considered themselves Republicans.

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March 31, 2007

40% Favor Military Action to Prevent Iran Nuclear Capability

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 23% of American voters believe it is Very Likely the U.S. will be at War with Iran within a year.

March 30, 2007

Election 2008: After Public Learns of Wife's Cancer, Edwards Leads McCain 47% to 38%

A Rasmussen Reports survey conducted shortly after former Senator John Edwards announced last week that his wife's breast cancer had returned shows the Democratic presidential candidate leading Senator John McCain (R) 47% to 38%.

March 30, 2007

Poll: 25% Have Found Mistakes on Wikipedia

The emergence of online video is increasing the gap between the Internet community and those who don’t go online.

March 30, 2007

Ohio State Top Pick Among Fans to Take NCAA Title

Twenty-eight percent (28%) of college basketball fans believe the Ohio State Buckeyes, led by freshman center Greg Oden will take their first NCAA Men’s Basketball title since 1960.

March 29, 2007

20% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job, 41% Say Poor

Twenty percent (20%) of Americans give Congress a good or excellent rating these days.

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March 27, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary

It’s Giuliani by twenty points in the race for the GOP nomination.

March 26, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary

New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) remains atop the field for the Democratic Presidential nomination as she has since the race began.