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    Mixed Signals on Energy Policy

    The public remains conflicted in its approach toward energy and the environment, but 55% favor more conservation and regulation compared with 35% who support expanded exploration. Fully 90% favor tighter auto fuel standards.

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    Mixed Signals on Energy Policy

    The public remains conflicted in its approach toward energy and the environment, but 55% favor more conservation and regulation compared with 35% who support expanded exploration. Fully 90% favor tighter auto fuel standards.

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    Public Sends Mixed Signals on Energy Policy

    Summary of Findings At a time of rising energy prices, the public continues to be conflicted in its overall approach toward energy and the environment. A majority of Americans say that developing new sources of energy, rather than protecting the environment, is the more important priority for the country. However, when asked specifically about energy […]

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    Partisan Gap Over Progress in Iraq

    A huge partisan gap divides Americans on the question of whether the U.S. is making progress in defeating the insurgency in Iraq with 80% of Republicans saying that it is, but only 36% of Democrats agreeing.

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    Tracking the Race Factor

    This week’s primaries show that, results in Wisconsin aside, pre-primary polls may either over- or underestimate support for Obama depending on state racial demographics.

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    Doctor-patient Email

    A new journal article on doctor-patient email reveals (to me, for the first time) that the very first phone call was actually a call for emergency medical assistance. Alexander Graham Bell had just spilled battery acid on himself, hence his hurrie…

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    Online Shopping: Frictions, Frustrations, and Fixes

    Most internet users view online shopping as convenient and a time-saver. At the same time, they worry about the security of sending their credit card information over the internet.

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    Losing Ground Financially

    Nearly six-in-ten Americans (58%) now say that their incomes are falling behind the rising cost of living, compared with just 44% who expressed this view in September 2007.

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    Friends, Family & Post-surgical Outcomes

    Surgical patients with a strong network of friends & family reported better scores for anxiety, depression, inner peace, relaxation, pain intensity and pain unpleasantness.

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