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    II. Introduction

    At the end of 2000, the labor market reflected the economic growth that prevailed for most of the 1990s. Unemployment rates were at their lowest point in 30 years—below 6% for Hispanics and less than 4% for non-Hispanics. The percent of the population 16 and older that was employed, or the employment rate, was at […]

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    Part 2. A Typical Search for Health Information

    Introduction We asked respondents to think about the last time they went online for health or medical information, hoping to capture a portrait of a typical health search. As in past surveys,[6.numoffset=”6″ “Vital Decisions: How internet users decide what information to trust when they or their loved ones are sick” (Pew Internet & American Life […]

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    About the Survey

    Results for the July 2006 Religion and Public Life survey are based on telephone interviews conducted under the direction of Schulman, Ronca & Bucuvalas, Inc. (SRBI) among a nationwide sample of 2,003 adults, 18 years of age or older, during the period July 6-19, 2006. For results based on the total sample, one can say […]

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    Getting a Grad Degree in Cheating

    Researchers find that about half of all graduate students admit they cheated in the past year, with MBA students the most likely to say they cut ethical corners. Plus, studies of hockey thugs and the declining percentage of alcohol in liquor, beer and wine.

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    Many Americans Uneasy with Mix of Religion and Politics

    Navigate this Report Introduction and Summary Section I – Religion and Public Life Section II – Religion and Politics Section III – Religion and Science Section IV – Religious Beliefs About the Survey Introduction and Summary The relationship between religion and politics is a controversial one. While the public remains more supportive of religion’s role […]

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    Overview: Pentecostalism in Latin America

    Pentecostalism has become a significant part of Latin America’s religious and political landscape in recent years. Especially since the 1960s, the region has witnessed dramatic growth in the number of pentecostals. According to 2005 figures from the World Christian Database, pentecostals represent 13%, or about 75 million, of Latin America’s population of nearly 560 million. […]

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    Americans and Their Cars

    That’s the percent of drivers who say they think of their car as “something special — more than just a way to get around.” This number has fallen by nearly half, from 43% in a 1991 Gallup survey.