Number of Americans with Mobile Connections to the Web on the Rise
Half of all U.S. adults now have a mobile connection to the web through either a smartphone or tablet.
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Majority in 2010 Doubted U.S. Preparedness for a Natural Disaster
In 2010, 57% of Americans believed the nation was no better prepared for hurricanes and other natural disasters than it was when Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005.
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Majority Says Auto Bailout Was Mostly Good for Economy
More in 2012 see economic effect of auto bailout as mostly good than did so in 2009.
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Four Years Ago, High Expectations for Obama’s First Term
In a survey conducted right after Barack Obama’s election in 2008, two-thirds of voters expected him to have a successful first term while 22% thought he would not.
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Most Obama Voters Say Earth is Warming
Nearly nine-in-ten Obama voters say there is solid evidence the earth is warming, double the number of Romney voters who say this.
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Early Voting Increased in 2008
In 2008, about one-third of voters cast their ballots before Election Day, up from 20% in 2004 and 2006.
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Most in China See Growing Income Inequality
About eight-in-ten in China see the nation’s rich getting richer and poor getting poorer.
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Competition Bites into iPad’s Market Share
Roughly half of tablet owners say they own iPads, down from 81% in 2011.
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Pakistani Public Differs from Taliban on Education of Girls
In a 2009 survey, 87% of Pakistanis said it was equally important for girls and boys to be educated.
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Majority Support Quick Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Six-in-ten say U.S. troops should be removed from Afghanistan as soon as possible.