Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His call to cut 41.4 billion dollars from the 1982 federal budget
In addition to the tax cuts the President called for in his speech before Congress, President Reagan and his economic advisors are working on another tax cut program designed to stimulate investment to make the economy grow. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Reducing the maximum capital gains tax that indiviuals pay when they sell stocks or bonds, precious metals, real estate, coins, antiques, art, or other such investments from 28% to 17% to stimulate more investment
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His call to cut the school lunch program by 1.6 billion dollars by eliminating free school lunches for children of families who can afford to pay
In addition to the tax cuts the President called for in his speech before Congress, President Reagan and his economic advisors are working on another tax cut program designed to stimulate investment to make the economy grow. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Reducing the maximum tax rate that individuals pay on income other than their salaries from 70% to 50%
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His call to cut the synthetic fuels energy program by 3.2 billion dollars, leaving it to business to finance the development of oil from coal, tar sands, and shale
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His wanting to increase the defense budget by 7 billion dollars, making defense the only area where an increase in spending is proposed
In addition to the tax cuts the President called for in his speech before Congress, President Reagan and his economic advisors are working on another tax cut program designed to stimulate investment to make the economy grow. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Increasing the investment tax credits that corporations receive for investing in new plant and equipment from 10% to 20% to stimulate investment by business in modern technology and growth
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His cutting by one-third loans by the Export-Import bank which stimulate sales abroad
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His call for cutting federal aid to primary and secondary education by 1.25 billion dollars
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His abolition of the Economic Development Administration which was set up to stimulate economic growth, but which Reagan claims is just another bureaucracy
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His call to speed up business depreciation write-offs for new plants, machinery, and vehicles to stimulate the growth of business
In addition to the tax cuts the President called for in his speech before Congress, President Reagan and his economic advisors are working on another tax cut program designed to stimulate investment to make the economy grow. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Eliminating double taxation on corporation profits, by ending taxes paid by stockholders on dividends they receive, on which corporations have already paid income tax, in order to stimulate more investment by the individual
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His call to cut Medicaid by 1 billion dollars
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His wanting to cut the food stamp program by 1.8 billion dollars
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His cutting 1.2 billion dollars for unemployment compensation programs by shortening the time people can receive such benefits
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His wanting to cut federal help for the arts in half, amounting to 85 million dollars
Some of the problems in Poland are that productivity has fallen sharply both in factories and on the farms, and the people feel they don't get enough meat and other basic goods. Today the Polish economy is running 7 billion dollars short, and they need to borrow this money from outside the country. Let me ask you whether you favor or oppose each of these courses of action that might be taken by the U.S. in the case of Poland. Item: The U.S. could lend the 7 billion dollars to Poland, but would insist that the Russians give the Polish people much more freedom of speech and human rights and much less economic dictation from government than they now have
Some of the problems in Poland are that productivity has fallen sharply both in factories and on the farms, and the people feel they don't get enough meat and other basic goods. Today the Polish economy is running 7 billion dollars short, and they need to borrow this money from outside the country. Let me ask you whether you favor or oppose each of these courses of action that might be taken by the U.S. in the case of Poland. Item: The U.S. could get the International Monetary Fund to lend Poland the 7 billion dollars it needs, even though a likely condition of this loan agreement would be that workers there could not get the higher wages, lower consumer prices, or the cutback in the work week from six to five days that they want
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His wanting to give every taxpayer, regardless of income, a 10% cut in federal income tax rates every year for the next three years, which some people think will be inflationary and favor the rich, but which others think will stimulate economic growth
Now let me ask you about a number of specific things Presdent Reagan said he wants to do. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: His call to cut federal welfare spending by 520 million dollars
Some of the problems in Poland are that productivity has fallen sharply both in factories and on the farms, and the people feel they don't get enough meat and other basic goods. Today the Polish economy is running 7 billion dollars short, and they need to borrow this money from outside the country. Let me ask you whether you favor or oppose each of these courses of action that might be taken by the U.S. in the case of Poland. Item: The U.S. could do nothing except to sympathize with Polish workers and farmers and let things take their natural course in Poland, which could mean more worker and farmer unrest, which could lead either to a civil war there of a Soviet military takeover of Poland
Some Democrats in Congress are working on a tax bill as a substitute for the Kemp-Roth tax proposal which calls for a reduction of the federal personal income tax rate 10% each year for the next three years, which many congressmen think is too inflationary. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose some of these new tax cut proposals. Item: Reducing the maximum capital gains tax that individuals pay when they sell stocks or bonds, precious metals, real estate, coins, antiques, art, or other such investments from 28% to 17% to stimulate more investment
As you know, the Reagan Adminsitration has charged that the Russians and Cubans are supplying arms to the left-wing guerillas in El Salavador. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. taking each of the following steps to help the government in El Salvador? Item: Sending in 126.5 million dollars in economic aid to the government of El Salvador
Some Democrats in Congress are working on a tax bill as a substitute for the Kemp-Roth tax proposal which calls for a reduction of the federal personal income tax rate 10% each year for the next three years, which many congressmen think is too inflationary. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose some of these new tax cut proposals. Item: Speeding up business depreciation write-offs for new plants, machinery, and vehicles to stimulate the growth of business
As you know, the Reagan Adminsitration has charged that the Russians and Cubans are supplying arms to the left-wing guerillas in El Salavador. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. taking each of the following steps to help the government in El Salvador? Item: Stationing U.S. naval vessels offshore near El Salvador to prevent shipments of arms to the guerillas
Some Democrats in Congress are working on a tax bill as a substitute for the Kemp-Roth tax proposal which calls for a reduction of the federal personal income tax rate 10% each year for the next three years, which many congressmen think is too inflationary. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose some of these new tax cut proposals. Item: Eliminating the so-called marriage penalty, which taxes a married couple who are both working more than if they were single and earning the same amount
As you know, the Reagan Adminsitration has charged that the Russians and Cubans are supplying arms to the left-wing guerillas in El Salavador. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. taking each of the following steps to help the government in El Salvador? Item: Sending in advisors to train El Slavador government troops
Some Democrats in Congress are working on a tax bill as a substitute for the Kemp-Roth tax proposal which calls for a reduction of the federal personal income tax rate 10% each year for the next three years, which many congressmen think is too inflationary. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose some of these new tax cut proposals. Item: Cutting the federal personal income tax, mainly for those families earning under $50,000 a year
Some Democrats in Congress are working on a tax bill as a substitute for the Kemp-Roth tax proposal which calls for a reduction of the federal personal income tax rate 10% each year for the next three years, which many congressmen think is too inflationary. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose some of these new tax cut proposals. Item: Reducing the maximum tax rate that individuals pay on income other than their salaries from 70% to 50% to stimulate investment
As it works now, Social Security payments, payments to the handicapped and to those on government pensions, and other federal benefits are indexed to rises in the cost of living. As the Consumer Price Index goes up, the amount of benefits goes up by the same percentage. Those who favor this system feel those who get the benefits should not suffer from increases in cost of living. Others feel that by increasing the amount of benefits as prices go up, government spending goes up and that makes inflation still worse. All in all, do you favor or oppose indexing these benefits to the cost of living?
Some Democrats in Congress are working on a tax bill as a substitute for the Kemp-Roth tax proposal which calls for a reduction of the federal personal income tax rate 10% each year for the next three years, which many congressmen think is too inflationary. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose some of these new tax cut proposals. Item: Increasing the amount an eligible individual can set aside for retirement in an IRA plan as a deduction against taxes from $1,500 to $10,000
Another proposed way of keeping government benefits in line with the cost of living would be to index the benefits to changes in wages. In other words, benefits would increase according to the annual average rise in wages. If, over the past few years, the benefits had been geared to wage increases rather than price rises, the government would have saved 6.5 billion dollars a year. Would you favor or oppose a new system, under which both price and wage increases would be looked at and the benefits would go up by whichever index went up least?
Some Democrats in Congress are working on a tax bill as a substitute for the Kemp-Roth tax proposal which calls for a reduction of the federal personal income tax rate 10% each year for the next three years, which many congressmen think is too inflationary. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose some of these new tax cut proposals. Item: Increasing the amount an eligible individual cans set aside for retirement in a Keogh (KEY-OH) Plan as a deduction against taxes from $7,500 to $15,000
As you know, the Reagan Adminsitration has charged that the Russians and Cubans are supplying arms to the left-wing guerillas in El Salavador. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. taking each of the following steps to help the government in El Salvador? Item: Sending in over 35 million dollars in military aid to the El Salvador government troops
Now let me ask you about some other tax cuts that many Congressmen of both parties favor. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax cut. READ EACH ITEM Item: Increasing the amount an eligible individual can set aside for retirement in an IRA (READ AS INITIALS) plan as a deduction against taxes from $1,500 to $2,000
The Reagan Administration, through Secretary of the Interior James Watt, has announced that it wants to lease to oil companies sizable parts of the Pacific Ocean off the California coast for oil exploration. The State of California objects to this policy claiming such drilling activities will adversely affect the coastal environment there. Do you favor or oppose the leasing to oil companies those tracts off the California coast?
The major questions that have not yet been settled in Congress are over the kinds and amounts of cuts that should be made in personal federal income taxes. Let me ask you about some alternatives that have been proposed. For each tell me if you favor or oppose that tax cut. READ EACH ITEM Item: The bill proposed by the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee which would cut personal tax rates up to the first $50,000 of income 4% for one year
The major questions that have not yet been settled in Congress are over the kinds and amounts of cuts that should be made in personal federal income taxes. Let me ask you about some alternatives that have been proposed. For each tell me if you favor or oppose that tax cut. READ EACH ITEM Item: The Kemp-Roth bill that would cut personal tax rates for everyone 30% over a three-year period
Now let me ask you about some other tax cuts that many Congressmen of both parties favor. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax cut. READ EACH ITEM Item: Increasing the amount an eligible individual can set aside for retirement in a Keogh (KEY-oh) Plan as a deduction against taxes from $7,500 to $15,000
In the next month, the House Ways and Means Committee will come up with a tax bill for 1981 and 1982. Let me ask you about some of the tax cuts designed to help business that President Reagan and the Democratic and Republican leadership in Congress now favor. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax cut. READ EACH ITEM Item: Reducing the maximum capital gains tax that individuals pay when they sell stocks or bonds, precious metals, real estate, coins, antiques, art, or other such investments from 28% to 17% to stimulate more investment
Now let me ask you about some other tax cuts that many Congressmen of both parties favor. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax cut. READ EACH ITEM Item: Eliminating the tax deductions people now can take on interest they pay on department store charge accounts and on purchases made with credit cards, in order to discourage people from buying too much on credit, which might be inflationary
In the next month, the House Ways and Means Committee will come up with a tax bill for 1981 and 1982. Let me ask you about some of the tax cuts designed to help business that President Reagan and the Democratic and Republican leadership in Congress now favor. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax cut. READ EACH ITEM Item: Reducing the maximum tax rate that individuals pay on income other that their salaries from 70% to 50% to stimulate investment
The major questions that have not yet been settled in Congress are over the kinds and amounts of cuts that should be made in personal federal income taxes. Let me ask you about some alternatives that have been proposed. For each tell me if you favor or oppose that tax cut. READ EACH ITEM Item: The Gramm-Latta (GRAY-AM LAD-A) bill that would cut personal tax rates for everyone 5% next year and 10% in each of the following two years
In the next month, the House Ways and Means Committee will come up with a tax bill for 1981 and 1982. Let me ask you about some of the tax cuts designed to help business that President Reagan and the Democratic and Republican leadership in Congress now favor. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax cut. READ EACH ITEM Item: Speding up business depriciation write-offs for new plants, machinery, and vehicles to stimulate the growth of business
Now let me ask you about some other tax cuts that many Congressmen of both parties favor. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax cut. READ EACH ITEM Item: Making exempt from federal income taxes the first $3,000 that people receive in interest payments from savings accounts, savings certificates, U.S. government bonds, and other interest payments, in order to stimulate savings in the country
Now let me ask you about some other tax cuts that many Congressmen of both parties favor. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax cut. READ EACH ITEM Item: Eliminating the so-called marriage penalty, which taxes a married couple who are both working more than if they were single and earning the same amount
Let me read you some of the cutbacks the Reagan Administration has proposed on Social Security in order to keep Social Security taxes from rising a great deal. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that cutback. Item: To encourage people to work longer, the current limit of $5,500 a year on outside income that can be earned without a reduction in Social Security benefits would be gradually raised and finally abolished in 1986
A compromise proposal on personal federal income taxes that some Democrats in Congress are coming up with and some people believe President Reagan may accept, is to cut taxes 5% the first year and 10% the second year. Would you favor or oppose this compromise tax cut?
One of the reasons Social Security costs have gone up so much is that benefits are now indexed to go up as prices go up. If Social Security payments had been geared to wage increases rather than price rises, the government would have saved 6.5 billion dollars a year over the past few years. President Reagan is opposed to changing the current system of indexing Social Security payments. Would you favor or oppose changing the way Social Security benefits are indexed, so that both price and wage increases would be looked at and the benefits would go up by whichever index went up least?
Let me read you some of the cutbacks the Reagan Administration has proposed on Social Security in order to keep Social Security taxes from rising a great deal. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that cutback. Item: To discourage early retirement, those who retire at 62 years of age would receive an average of $246 a month from Social Security rather than the $372 now received
Let me read you some of the cutbacks the Reagan Administration has proposed on Social Security in order to keep Social Security taxes from rising a great deal. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that cutback. Item: By 1987, those retiring at age 65 would receive an average of $692 a month instead of the $719 now received
One of the pledges Ronald Reagan made when he ran for president was that he would get the federal government off the back of business. As a result, this administration has begun a series of measures to change federal regulation of business. I want to read you some of the changes being considered and being made. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Putting people who formerly represented mining, timber, oil, and gas companies on charge of what happens to federal lands
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Spain
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Israel
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Egypt
One of the pledges Ronald Reagan made when he ran for president was that he would get the federal government off the back of business. As a result, this administration has begun a series of measures to change federal regulation of business. I want to read you some of the changes being considered and being made. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Cutting back on the access people have to government records about themselves and public officials under the Freedom of Information Act
One of the pledges Ronald Reagan made when he ran for president was that he would get the federal government off the back of business. As a result, this administration has begun a series of measures to change federal regulation of business. I want to read you some of the changes being considered and being made. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Abolishing the strict requirements that U.S. corporations keep records of all payments abroad, including possible bribery payments, under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: El Salvador
One of the pledges Ronald Reagan made when he ran for president was that he would get the federal government off the back of business. As a result, this administration has begun a series of measures to change federal regulation of business. I want to read you some of the changes being considered and being made. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Cutting back some of the strict laws set up after Watergate that guard against conflicts of interest in public life and require financial disclosure by those appointed to high office
One of the pledges Ronald Reagan made when he ran for president was that he would get the federal government off the back of business. As a result, this administration has begun a series of measures to change federal regulation of business. I want to read you some of the changes being considered and being made. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Giving employers a much stronger voice on the National Labor Relations Board, which sets the rules and regulations guaranteeing the rights of workers to join unions
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Taiwan, or Nationalist China
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The Philippines
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Saudi Arabia
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: South Korea
One of the pledges Ronald Reagan made when he ran for president was that he would get the federal government off the back of business. As a result, this administration has begun a series of measures to change federal regulation of business. I want to read you some of the changes being considered and being made. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Cutting back the Legal Services Corporation, a government agency to provide legal help to the poor
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Communist China
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Argentina
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: NATO countries
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Pakistan
One of the pledges Ronald Reagan made when he ran for president was that he would get the federal government off the back of business. As a result, this administration has begun a series of measures to change federal regulation of business. I want to read you some of the changes being considered and being made. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Doing away with the law authorizing special prosecutors to investigate criminal accusations against high-ranking public officials
One of the pledges Ronald Reagan made when he ran for president was that he would get the federal government off the back of business. As a result, this administration has begun a series of measures to change federal regulation of business. I want to read you some of the changes being considered and being made. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Putting people who want less strict enforcement of air and water standards in charge of environmental quality
In general, do you favor or oppose the U.S. (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Selling military weapons to nations friendly to us
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. helping to supply military weapons to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Chile
One of the pledges Ronald Reagan made when he ran for president was that he would get the federal government off the back of business. As a result, this administration has begun a series of measures to change federal regulation of business. I want to read you some of the changes being considered and being made. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Cutting down the scope and enforcement powers of the Consumer Product Safety Commission
One of the pledges Ronald Reagan made when he ran for president was that he would get the federal government off the back of business. As a result, this administration has begun a series of measures to change federal regulation of business. I want to read you some of the changes being considered and being made. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Cutting back sharply on the the enforcement of employee safety regulations by OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Postal workers
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Farm workers
This country has developed a new nuclear weapon which is called the neutron bomb. President Reagan has recently given the go-ahead for its production. This new bomb is different from any other, because it does not destroy tanks, installations, or fortifications by heat and blast. Instead, it kills enemy soldiers, tank operators, and other military personnel by radiation within a confined area. All in all, do you favor or oppose the U.S. producing the neutron bomb?
Under the law, all young men must register for possible military service within thirty days of their eighteenth birthday. Do you favor or oppose the military registration?
Would you favor or oppose having young women from 18 to 26 serve in the same universal service program?
It's been suggested that instead of a military draft, all young men between 18 and 26 must serve two years in service for their country, including work with the Peace Corps overseas, work with poverty groups and the handicapped at home, or on environmental clean up, as well as military service. Each young man would have to serve one year in the military and the other year either in another type of service or in the military. Would you favor or oppose such a plan of universal service?
Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that all women are exempt from military registration. Do you favor or oppose exempting women from military registration?
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Automobile industry workers
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Elementary and High school teachers
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Air traffic controllers
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: College teachers
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Firemen
As you know, there is much discussion about changing Social Security to put that system on a sounder financial basis. Let me ask you about some proposals that have been made for Social Security changes. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Changing the age from 65 to 68 that people can go on Social Security with full benefits, by the year 1990
All in all, do you favor the present voluntary system of recruiting young people for the armed services, or a system where young people from 18 to 26 could be drafted for two years of service?
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Coal miners
Now it is being proposed that instead of the system of higher- income people paying a greater percentage in federal income taxes, everyone pay the same percentage of their income in taxes, such as 20% for everyone. Would you favor having everyone pay the same percentage of their income in taxes, or would you favor keeping the present system, under which higher-income people pay a greater percentage in taxes?
Saudi Arabia wants the U.S. to supply it with our highly sophisticated system for detecting hostile military activity, called AWACS (A-WAX). Supporters of the sale say the system will help Saudi Arabia defend itself against outside attack, and that providing them with the AWACS will demonstrate our friendship. Opponents of the sale say the AWACS could be used in a war against Israel, or that the top- secret system could fall into hostile hands. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. sending the AWACS system to Saudi Arabia?
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Airline industry workers
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Policemen
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Prison guards
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Gas and electric utility workers
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Truck drivers
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Sanitationmen (garbage collectors)
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Railroad industry workers
As you know, there is much discussion about changing Social Security to put that system on a sounder financial basis. Let me ask you about some proposals that have been made for Social Security changes. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Cutting off the three million people who now receive the minimum Social Security benefit of $122 a month, including those for whom this is the only source of income
How do you feel about workers' right to strike -- do you favor or oppose the right of (READ EACH ITEM) to strike? Item: Public transportation employees
Now let me ask you about major federal grant programs. Do you favor cutting federal spending on (READ EACH ITEM) by 50%, 25%, 10%, or hardly at all? Item: Welfare payment grants
President Reagan wants to close down the Department of Education. Do you favor or oppose closing down the Department of Education?
Now I'm going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air Act. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Relax pollution standards to allow power plants to burn higher sulfur content oil and coal
Now let me ask you about major federal grant programs. Do you favor cutting federal spending on (READ EACH ITEM) by 50%, 25%, 10%, or hardly at all? Item: Aid to elementary and secondary education
Now I'm going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air Act. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Relax regulations that protect national park and wilderness areas from air pollution
Now let me ask you about major federal grant programs. Do you favor cutting federal spending on (READ EACH ITEM) by 50%, 25%, 10%, or hardly at all? Item: Community development programs
Now let me ask you about major federal grant programs. Do you favor cutting federal spending on (READ EACH ITEM) by 50%, 25%, 10%, or hardly at all? Item: Mass public transportation
Social Security benefits are scheduled to go up by the amount the cost of living has gone up in July 1982. President Reagan has just proposed that this increase not go into effect until October 1982, in order to help balance the federal budget. Because of this delay, a person on Social Security would lose an average of $87 in benefits. Do you favor or oppose putting off the planned increase in Social Security benefits from July to October of 1982 to help balance the federal budget?
Now let me ask you about major federal grant programs. Do you favor cutting federal spending on (READ EACH ITEM) by 50%, 25%, 10%, or hardly at all? Item: Highway grants
Now let me ask you about major federal grant programs. Do you favor cutting federal spending on (READ EACH ITEM) by 50%, 25%, 10%, or hardly at all? Item: Sewage treatment projects
Now let me ask you about major federal grant programs. Do you favor cutting federal spending on (READ EACH ITEM) by 50%, 25%, 10%, or hardly at all? Item: Grants for Medicaid
Now let me ask you about major federal grant programs. Do you favor cutting federal spending on (READ EACH ITEM) by 50%, 25%, 10%, or hardly at all? Item: School lunch and other child nutrition programs
Now I'm going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air Act. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Postpone current deadlines for electric companies meeting power plant pollution standards
President Reagan wants to close down the Department of Energy. Do you favor or oppose closing clown the Department of Energy?
Now I'm going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air Act. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Relax national air quality standards
Now let me ask you about major federal grant programs. Do you favor cutting federal spending on (READ EACH ITEM) by 50%, 25%, 10%, or hardly at all? Item: General revenue sharing with the states and localities
Now let me ask you about major federal grant programs. Do you favor cutting federal spending on (READ EACH ITEM) by 50%, 25%, 10%, or hardly at all? Item: Subsidized housing
Now I'm going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air Act. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Relax current auto pollution standards
Now I'm going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air Act. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Postpone the current deadlines for auto companies meeting auto pollution standards
Now I'm going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air Act. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Turn the major responsibility for implementing air pollution control standards over to the states
As you know, the federal government is now running heavy deficits which could reach 100 billion dollars a year. At the same time, many people believe that more federal money is needed to properly finance Social Security and to build up our military defenses to keep ahead of the Russians. That could mean raising taxes, at least temporarily. The Republicans are considering passing, for two years only, a national sales tax on all purchases people make, except food and medicine. On each purchase you made, you would pay a 10 cent additional sales tax for every dollar you spent. Item: Would you favor or oppose a two-year national sales tax of 10 cents on every dollar on all purchases, except food and medicine, to go just to a National Defense Trust Fund to keep the U.S. ahead of the Russians and to eliminate the federal deficit?
All in all, do you favor or oppose the sale of AWACS to Saudi Arabia?
On the question of nuclear power, in general, do you favor or oppose the building of more nuclear power plants in the United States?
As you know, the federal government is now running heavy deficits which could reach 100 billion dollars a year. At the same time, many people believe that more federal money is needed to properly finance Social Security and to build up our military defenses to keep ahead of the Russians. That could mean raising taxes, at least temporarily. The Republicans are considering passing, for two years only, a national sales tax on all purchases people make, except food and medicine. On each purchase you made, you would pay a 10 cent additional sales tax for every dollar you spent. Item: Would you favor or oppose a two-year national sales tax of 10 cents on every dollar on all purchases, except food and medicine, to go just to both a National Defense Trust Fund and to Social Security?
As you know, the federal government is now running heavy deficits which could reach 100 billion dollars a year. At the same time, many people believe that more federal money is needed to properly finance Social Security and to build up our military defenses to keep ahead of the Russians. That could mean raising taxes, at least temporarily. The Republicans are considering passing, for two years only, a national sales tax on all purchases people make, except food and medicine. On each purchase you made, you would pay a 10 cent additional sales tax for every dollar you spent. Item: Taking everything into consideration, would you favor or oppose Congress passing a national sales tax of 10 cents on every dollar on all purchases, except food and medicine?
As you know, the federal government is now running heavy deficits which could reach 100 billion dollars a year. At the same time, many people believe that more federal money is needed to properly finance Social Security and to build up our military defenses to keep ahead of the Russians. That could mean raising taxes, at least temporarily. The Republicans are considering passing, for two years only, a national sales tax on all purchases people make, except food and medicine. On each purchase you made, you would pay a 10 cent additional sales tax for every dollar you spent. Item: Would you favor or oppose a two-year national sales tax of 10 cents on every dollar on all purchases, except food and medicine, to go just to Social Security so that system will be sound again?
Ever since the U.S. shot down two Libyan planes that had attacked our planes, Col. Khadafy (KA-DA-FEE), the Libyan leader, has become much more hostile to this country, and is reported to have hit squads out to assassinate President Reagan and other top American leaders. I'd like to read you some suggestions that have been made as to how the U.S. should respond to Libya. For each, please tell me whether you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THE GIVEN ORDER)? Item: Tell Egypt we would not oppose or condem their taking over Libya militarily
Ever since the U.S. shot down two Libyan planes that had attacked our planes, Col. Khadafy (KA-DA-FEE), the Libyan leader, has become much more hostile to this country, and is reported to have hit squads out to assassinate President Reagan and other top American leaders. I'd like to read you some suggestions that have been made as to how the U.S. should respond to Libya. For each, please tell me whether you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THE GIVEN ORDER)? Item: Send American troops into Libya to overthrow Khadafy
Ever since the U.S. shot down two Libyan planes that had attacked our planes, Col. Khadafy (KA-DA-FEE), the Libyan leader, has become much more hostile to this country, and is reported to have hit squads out to assassinate President Reagan and other top American leaders. I'd like to read you some suggestions that have been made as to how the U.S. should respond to Libya. For each, please tell me whether you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THE GIVEN ORDER)? Item: Have the CIA organize an internal takeover of the Libyan government that would overthrow Khadafy
In order to reduce the federal deficit would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THE ORDER GIVEN)? Item: A sizable federal tax increase
In order to reduce the federal deficit would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THE ORDER GIVEN)? Item: A postponement of the 10% federal income tax cut scheduled for next year and of the 10% cut scheduled for the year after that
The Russians have in place their latest intermediate-range nuclear missles, which could destroy most of the major population centers in Western Europe. The U.S. has promised our European allies that we will install new nuclear missles on Western European soil to counter the Russian threat. Do you favor or oppose the United States installing these new nuclear missiles in Western Europe?
Ever since the U.S. shot down two Libyan planes that had attacked our planes, Col. Khadafy (KA-DA-FEE), the Libyan leader, has become much more hostile to this country, and is reported to have hit squads out to assassinate President Reagan and other top American leaders. I'd like to read you some suggestions that have been made as to how the U.S. should respond to Libya. For each, please tell me whether you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THE GIVEN ORDER)? Item: Send American planes to bomb terrorist training camps in Libya
In order to reduce the federal deficit would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THE ORDER GIVEN)? Item: A postponement of the 10% federal income tax cut scheduled for next year
Ever since the U.S. shot down two Libyan planes that had attacked our planes, Col. Khadafy (KA-DA-FEE), the Libyan leader, has become much more hostile to this country, and is reported to have hit squads out to assassinate President Reagan and other top American leaders. I'd like to read you some suggestions that have been made as to how the U.S. should respond to Libya. For each, please tell me whether you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THE GIVEN ORDER)? Item: Stop all imports of Libyan oil and natural gas into the U.S.
Ever since the U.S. shot down two Libyan planes that had attacked our planes, Col. Khadafy (KA-DA-FEE), the Libyan leader, has become much more hostile to this country, and is reported to have hit squads out to assassinate President Reagan and other top American leaders. I'd like to read you some suggestions that have been made as to how the U.S. should respond to Libya. For each, please tell me whether you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THE GIVEN ORDER)? Item: Have all American oil companies pull out if Libya as Exxon already has done
In order to reduce the federal deficit would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THE ORDER GIVEN)? Item: Eliminating price controls on natural gas, and then imposing a windfall profits tax on gasoline
In order to reduce the federal deficit would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THE ORDER GIVEN)? Item: Imposing a new tax on natural gas producers
A number of suggestions have been made on what to do to reduce the imbalance in automobile sales between Japan and the United States. Let me read You some of these. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that step. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Restrict the number of automobiles from Japan that can be sold in the U.S.
A number of suggestions have been made on what to do to reduce the imbalance in automobile sales between Japan and the United States. Let me read you some of these. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that step. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Put a tariff on Japanese automobiles sold in the U.S. to discourage Americans from buying more Japanese cars
A number of suggestions have been made on what to do to reduce the imbalance in automobile sales between Japan and the United States. Let me read You some of these. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that step. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Allow a limited number of automobiles from Japan into the U.S., and then require the Japanese companies to open plants in the U.S. for any additional sales of their automobiles
Last year, Congress passed the big tax cut bill President Reagan asked for. Let me ask you about some of the major cuts that were passed. Looking back on it, do you now favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Granting big tax breaks to oil companies by sharply reducing the windfall profits tax they now pay
In order to raise more federal revenues to reduce the federal deficit by as much as 30 billion dollars, some people have proposed that the federal government sell for one year only a new long term government bond designed to keep pension and retirement funds and retired people from losing value on their money as a result of inflation. The new bonds, which would be sold only to pension and retirement funds and people 65 and over, would guarantee an interest rate of 3% a year in addition to whatever the rate of inflation has been for the past twelve months. This means the new government bonds would have paid 11.4% interest for this year. Would you favor or oppose the federal government selling this new government bond?
Some leading Republicans and Democrats in Congress have suggested one way to cut the record federal deficit would be not to link the federal income tax to rises in the cost of living. These people say that linking automatically means a higher federal deficit as inflation goes up. Those in favor of linking say that people should not be put in a higher tax bracket when inflation has cut their purchasing power. Do you favor or oppose linking the federal income tax to the cost of living?
Last year, Congress passed the big tax cut bill President Reagan asked for. Let me ask you about some of the major cuts that were passed. Looking back on it, do you now favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Phasing out most federal estate and gift taxes by 1987
Last year, Congress passed the big tax cut bill President Reagan asked for. Let me ask you about some of the major cuts that were passed. Looking back on it, do you now favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Virtually eliminating corporate income taxes for most corporations by 1986
The federal deficit is now estimated to run over 100 billion dollars for this year and next, or even higher. Some Republicans and Democrats in Congress have proposed some tax and spending changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Eliminating the tax break passed last year that allows profitable companies to get out of paying corporate taxes, by buying tax credits at a cut rate from companies that are losing money
The federal deficit is now estimated to run over 100 billion dollars for this year and next, or even higher. Some Republicans and Democrats in Congress have proposed some tax and spending changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Limiting increases in Social Security, veterans’, and federal military and civilian retirement benefits to no more than 3% a year for the next few years
The federal deficit is now estimated to run over 100 billion dollars for this year and next, or even higher. Some Republicans and Democrats in Congress have proposed some tax and spending changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Cutting the latest 33 billion dollar defense increase asked for by President Reagan, by 10 billion dollars
Last year, Congress passed the big tax cut bill President Reagan asked for. Let me ask you about some of the major cuts that were passed. Looking back on it, do you now favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Reducing the maximum tax rate that individuals pay on income other than their salaries from 70% to 50%
The federal deficit is now estimated to run over 100 billion dollars for this year and next, or even higher. Some Republicans and Democrats in Congress have proposed some tax and spending changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Eliminating the 10% cut in the federal personal income tax rate scheduled for next year
A year from this July 1st, another 10% cut in the federal income tax rate is scheduled to go into effect. Those who favor this additional tax cut say it will increase consumer spending and will help the economy recover. Those who oppose this tax cut say it will keep the federal deficit high, which will keep interest rates from coming down and will not bring about economic recovery. Do you think next year’s 10% income tax cut should he postponed or not?
Would you favor keeping each of these deductions or would you favor getting rid of them to make it possible to lower the basic tax rate to 14%? Item: Deductions for medical expenses
Another tax proposal is that everyone making up to $25,000 a year pay a flat 14% of their total income with deductions allowed only for employee business expenses, home mortgage payments, charitable contributions, and state and local income and property taxes. In addition, all those who receive Social Security and veterans’ benefits would not pay taxes on that income. All interest from state and local government bonds used to finance state and local governments would be tax-free. For those making over $25,000, there would be an additional basic tax that would increase up to a total of 28% for married people with joint incomes of over $65,000. Would you favor or oppose this simplified federal income tax?
It has been proposed that the federal income tax be simplified by going to a single, across-the-board rate of 14% taxation for everyone, but at the same time eliminating nearly all the current deductions people take so that more of people’s income is taxable.  Another provision would be to double the $1,000 exemption per person, which would keep the poor from paying higher taxes. In general, do you favor or oppose this approach to changing the tax system.
Would you favor keeping each of these deductions or would you favor getting rid of them to make it possible to lower the basic tax rate to 14%? Item: Deductions for employee business expenses
Would you favor keeping each of these deductions or would you favor getting rid of them to make it possible to lower the basic tax rate to 14%? Item: Deduction of political contributions up to $100
Would you favor keeping each of these deductions or would you favor getting rid of them to make it possible to lower the basic tax rate to 14%? Item: Deductions for charitable contributions
Would you favor keeping each of these deductions or would you favor getting rid of them to make it possible to lower the basic tax rate to 14%? Item: Being able to deduct investment in drilling costs for oil and natural gas
Would you favor keeping each of these deductions or would you favor getting rid of them to make it possible to lower the basic tax rate to 14%? Item: Deductions for state and local taxes other than state and local income and property taxes
Would you favor keeping each of these deductions or would you favor getting rid of them to make it possible to lower the basic tax rate to 14%? Item: Deductions for casualty and theft losses
Now it is being proposed that instead of the system of higher income people paying a greater percentage in federal income taxes, everyone would pay the same percentage of their total income taxes, such as 14% for everyone. Would you favor having everyone pay the same percentage of their total income in taxes, or would you favor keeping the present systems under which higher income people pay a greater percentage in taxes?
Would you favor keeping each of these deductions or would you favor getting rid of them to make it possible to lower the basic tax rate to 14%? Item: Deductions for house mortgage interest
Would you favor keeping each of these deductions or would you favor getting rid of them to make it possible to lower the basic tax rate to 14%? Item: Deductions for interest paid on installment and credit card bills
Would you favor keeping each of these deductions or would you favor getting rid of them to make it possible to lower the basic tax rate to 14%? Item: Deductions for state and local income and property taxes
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Keeping the maximum tax on capital gains at 20%, down sharply from the 50% maximum that existed five years ago
In general, do you favor increasing or decreasing the present defense budget, or keeping it the same as it is now?
Now I’m going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. Item: Relax current auto pollution standards
Now I’m going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. Item: Relax regulations that protect national park and wilderness areas from air pollution
Now I’m going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. Item: Relax pollution standards to allow power plants to burn higher sulfur content oil and coal
Now I’m going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. Item: Relax federal standards on pollution of lakes and rivers by toxic substances from factories
Now I’m going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. Item: Relax federal standards on disposal of hazardous wastes
Some people feel that the government should not order industries to clean up their water pollution unless it can be shown that the benefits of the cleanup justify the costs involved. Others disagree and say the value of eliminating unsafe pollutants in water can’t be measured in dollars. Would you favor changing the Clean Water Act so that the government couldn’t order an industry to clean up its water pollution if the cost didn’t justify it, or would you oppose such a change in the Clean Water Act?
Now let me ask you about the specific sanctions against Poland and the Soviet Union taken by President Reagan. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Not allowing Russian airliners to land in the U.S.
Now let me ask you about the specific sanctions against Poland and the Soviet Union taken by President Reagan. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Not allowing Russian ships to dock at American ports
Now let me ask you about the specific sanctions against Poland and the Soviet Union taken by President Reagan. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Suspending the shipment of U.S. government food to Poland
Now let me ask you about the specific sanctions against Poland and the Soviet Union taken by President Reagan. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Barring Polish fishing vessels from all U.S. waters
Now let me ask you about the specific sanctions against Poland and the Soviet Union taken by President Reagan. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Cutting off all U.S. shipments to Russia of oil and natural gas drilling equipment and pipelines
Now let me ask you about the specific sanctions against Poland and the Soviet Union taken by President Reagan. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Suspending all exports of electronic equipment, computers, and other high technology to Russia
President Reagan also proposed a program called “”The New Federalism,”” under which many federal programs would be turned over to the states. Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following specific proposals. READ EACH ITEM Item: The federal government would take over full responsibility for the Medicaid program by 1984, which is now partly paid for and partly run by the states
President Reagan also proposed a program called “”The New Federalism,”” under which many federal programs would be turned over to the states. Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following specific proposals. READ EACH ITEM Item: If state or local officials don’t want to use the money they would receive from the federal government for welfare, food stamps, or other programs, they would be able to use that money for any other purpose they think it ought to be used for
President Reagan also proposed a program called “”The New Federalism,”” under which many federal programs would be turned over to the states. Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following specific proposals. READ EACH ITEM Item: The federal government would turn over all federal food stamp and welfare programs to the states by 1984
Now let me ask you about some of the specific things President Reagan advocated in his State of the Union address. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THIS ORDER)? Item: Strengthening the law requiring all corporations to pay at least a minimum tax each year
Now let me ask you about some of the specific things President Reagan advocated in his State of the Union address. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THIS ORDER)? Item: His cutting out 75,000 more federal jobs
President Reagan also proposed a program called “”The New Federalism,”” under which many federal programs would be turned over to the states. Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following specific proposals. READ EACH ITEM Item: To help pay for food stamps, welfare, and other programs, the federal government would turn over to state and local government 28 billion dollars in taxes each year
Now let me ask you about some of the specific things President Reagan advocated in his State of the Union address. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THIS ORDER)? Item: His cutting Medicare, Medicaid, and other entitlement programs by 63 billion dollars over the next four years
Now let me ask you about some of the specific things President Reagan advocated in his State of the Union address. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THIS ORDER)? Item: His spending one-half billion dollars for minority business assistance
Now let me ask you about some of the specific things President Reagan advocated in his State of the Union address. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM IN THIS ORDER)? Item: His opposing any raise in taxes to reduce the record federal deficit
President Reagan has proposed an 18% increase in defense spending for 1983. This is 33 billion dollars more than was spent on defense this year. Do you favor increasing defense spending by 18% for next year, increasing spending but by less than 18%, keeping spending at its current level, or making a cut in defense spending?
Some Democrats and Republicans in Congress have proposed some tax and spending changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To help bring the budget into balance, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Eliminating the tax break given to oil exploration companies
The federal debt has now passed the one trillion dollar level. With the big deficits that even the Reagan Administration forsees over the next few years, Congress will have to vote again to raise the federal debt limit—that is, the total amount government can borrow.  Do you favor or oppose Congress again raising the Federal debt limit?
Some Democrats and Republicans in Congress have proposed some tax and spending changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To help bring the budget into balance, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Eliminating the 10% cut in federal personal income taxes scheduled for next year
Some Democrats and Republicans in Congress have proposed some tax and spending changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To help bring the budget into balance, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Making the 10% cut in federal personal income taxes, now scheduled to start in July of this year, effective three months earlier to stimulate the economy
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: A federal law to prohibit the Justice Department and the federal courts from ordering school busing to achieve racial balance
Some Democrats and Republicans in Congress have proposed some tax and spending changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To help bring the budget into balance, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Eliminating the tax break that allows companies that have lost money to sell their tax credits to companies that are making good profits
Some Democrats and Republicans in Congress have proposed some tax and spending changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To help bring the budget into balance, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Freezing spending on defense and on benefit programs such as Social Security at their current levels for one year
As you know, the Reagan Administration has charged that the Russians and Cubans are supplying arms to the left-wing guerillas in El Salvador. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. taking each of the following steps to help the government in El Salvador? Item: Stationing U.S. naval vessels offshore near El Salvador to prevent shipments of arms to guerillas
Do you favor or oppose the federal government giving tax exemptions to schools that segregate whites and blacks?
As you know, the Reagan Administration has charged that the Russians and Cubans are supplying arms to the left-wing guerillas in El Salvador. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. taking each of the following steps to help the government in El Salvador? Item: Sending in over 50 million dollars in military aid to the El Salvador government troops
As you know, the Reagan Administration has charged that the Russians and Cubans are supplying arms to the left-wing guerillas in El Salvador. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. taking each of the following steps to help the government in El Salvador? Item: Sending in 256 million dollars in economic aid to the government of El Salvador
Let me ask you about some things that have been suggested to control the nuclear arms race. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose such a step. READ EACH ITEM Item: The U.S. should not produce any new nuclear weapons, even if the Russians continue to produce them
As you know, the Reagan Administration has charged that the Russians and Cubans are supplying arms to the left-wing guerillas in El Salvador. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. taking each of the following steps to help the government in El Salvador? Item: Sending in advisors to train El Salvador government troops
Some Republicans and Democrats in Congress have proposed some spending and tax changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Raising the federal income taxes of those earning $35,000 and over by 4% a year for the next two years
Some Republicans and Democrats in Congress have proposed some spending and tax changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Putting a 5% income tax on all energy used by consumers and industry
Some Republicans and Democrats in Congress have proposed some spending and tax changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Putting a $2.20 fee on each barrel of refined oil produced in the U.S., which could raise gasoline prices by 24 cents per gallon over the next year
Some Republicans and Democrats in Congress have proposed some spending and tax changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Cutting 40 billion dollars in increases in defense spending over the next three years
Some Republicans and Democrats in Congress have proposed some spending and tax changes in order to reduce the record federal deficit. To cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Limiting increases in Social Security, veterans’, and federal military and civilian retirement benefits to 3% for the next year
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The U.S. sending extra planes for duty in NATO in Europe to allow the British to free up planes they then can use in the Falkland Islands fighting.
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The U.S. sending the British military supplies to be used in the Falkland Islands if they need them.
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The U.S. trying to work out a settlement to achieve peace in the islands.
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)?Item:The U.S. helping the British war effort in the Falkland Islands by supplying their forces with oil and other supplies.
As you know, Congress has been voting on a budget for next year. They want to try to keep the federal deficit as low as possible, but also provide for those groups who are in real trouble because of the state of the economy. Let me read you some measures that are not now in the proposed budget. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Providing federal money to give new home buyers lower mortgage rates
As you know, Congress has been voting on a budget for next year. They want to try to keep the federal deficit as low as possible, but also provide for those groups who are in real trouble because of the state of the economy. Let me read you some measures that are not now in the proposed budget. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Increasing the federal funds available to protect depositors in savings and loans banks that are in financial trouble
As you know, Congress has been voting on a budget for next year. They want to try to keep the federal deficit as low as possible, but also provide for those groups who are in real trouble because of the state of the economy. Let me read you some measures that are not now in the proposed budget. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Providing federal money for loans to small businesses that are near bankruptcy
As you know, Congress has been voting on a budget for next year. They want to try to keep the federal deficit as low as possible, but also provide for those groups who are in real trouble because of the state of the economy. Let me read you some measures that are not now in the proposed budget. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Extending unemployment compensation benefits for those who have run out of benefits
As you know, Congress has been voting on a budget for next year. They want to try to keep the federal deficit as low as possible, but also provide for those groups who are in real trouble because of the state of the economy. Let me read you some measures that are not now in the proposed budget. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Providing federal money for loans to farmers so they can keep their farms from being foreclosed
As you know, Congress has been voting on a budget for next year. They want to try to keep the federal deficit as low as possible, but also provide for those groups who are in real trouble because of the state of the economy. Let me read you some measures that are not now in the proposed budget. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Restoring the $80 cut made last year in the amount given to each disadvantaged college student
As you know, Congress has been voting on a budget for next year. They want to try to keep the federal deficit as low as possible, but also provide for those groups who are in real trouble because of the state of the economy. Let me read you some measures that are not now in the proposed budget. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Beginning a new emergency program for job training, especially for unemployed teenagers
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: A federal law prohibiting family planning clinics from giving birth control assistance to teenagers unless they have received permission from their parents
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Keeping Social Security benefits as they are now, even if it means having to raise Social Security taxes
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: A federal law requiring that all handguns people own be registered by federal authorities
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Federal laws requiring affirmative action programs for women and minorities in employment, provided there are no rigid quotas
Under the tax law today, in the case of a fire or property loss, you can deduct all but $100 of your loss if you have no insurance.  Congress now wants to change this so you can deduct fire or property losses only if they exceed 10% of your total income. Do you favor or oppose this tax change?
Congress is in the process of passing a new bill to raise taxes. Let me read you some of the major tax provisions that have been considered. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax. READ EACH ITEM Item: Doubling the federal tax on cigarettes from 8 to 16 cents a pack
Congress is in the process of passing a new bill to raise taxes. Let me read you some of the major tax provisions that have been considered. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax. READ EACH ITEM Item: For the first time, making federal employees pay 1.3% of their salaries into Social Security to finance Medicare benefits
Congress is in the process of passing a new bill to raise taxes. Let me read you some of the major tax provisions that have been considered. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax. READ EACH ITEM Item: Raising the tax on phone service from 1% to 2% in 1983 and from 2% to 3% in 1984
Congress is in the process of passing a new bill to raise taxes. Let me read you some of the major tax provisions that have been considered. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax. READ EACH ITEM Item: Having a 3% federal tax on the sale of all small recreational boats
Under the tax law passed last year, large companies which are making high profits are allowed to get out of paying taxes on much of those profits by buying tax credits from companies that are losing money. Do you favor or oppose allowing profitable large companies to pay lower taxes by buying tax credits from companies losing money?
Congress is in the process of passing a new bill to raise taxes. Let me read you some of the major tax provisions that have been considered. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax. READ EACH ITEM Item: Cutting the minimum time that a stock or home could be owned to qualify for federal capital gains taxes from one year to six months
Congress is in the process of passing a new bill to raise taxes. Let me read you some of the major tax provisions that have been considered. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax. READ EACH ITEM Item: Raising the federal tax on airline tickets from 5% to 8%
Congress is in the process of passing a new bill to raise taxes. Let me read you some of the major tax provisions that have been considered. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax. READ EACH ITEM Item: Raising the tax on employers that pay for unemployment compensation by about $1.20 a month for each worker
Congress is in the process of passing a new bill to raise taxes. Let me read you some of the major tax provisions that have been considered. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax. READ EACH ITEM Item: Withholding 10% of all dividend and interest payments as a down payment on federal income taxes due
Congress is in the process of passing a new bill to raise taxes. Let me read you some of the major tax provisions that have been considered. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that tax. READ EACH ITEM Item: Allowing a deduction of only half the full cost of a business meal except for overnight and out of town travel instead of the full deduction that is now allowed
Under the tax law today, any medical expense over 3% of your total income can be deducted against your income tax. The new law will change this so that you can deduct any medical expense over 7% of your total income. Do you favor or oppose this change in the tax law which means that less of your medical expenses can be deducted from your taxes?
Do you favor or oppose President Reagan’s decision to refuse to allow the use of American equipment and expertise to help build a natural gas pipeline from Russia to Western Europe?
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. selling wheat and other grains to the Soviet Union?
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The U.S. saying that if Israel is thrown out of any UN organization, we would withdraw from that organization and stop all payments in support of that organization
Now let me ask you about some programs that have been suggested that Congress might pass to help create jobs for the unemployed. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose such a job program? Item: Since our highways, bridges, tunnels, sewage systems, and other basic public facilities are badly in need of being repaired and modernized, one million unemployed workers in the construction, auto, steel, and other industries could be employed in a federal public works program to rebuild these public facilities
Now let me ask you about some programs that have been suggested that Congress might pass to help create jobs for the unemployed. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose such a job program? Item: A program that will give companies which hire and train unemployed young people special tax credits
President Reagan has now proposed going ahead with building the MX missile system, which would be designed to allow the U.S. to retaliate with atomic weapons against an enemy who attacked the U.S.  with atomic weapons. The Reagan Administration says the MX system is necessary to make our atomic weapons capability equal to that of the Russians. Opponents of the MX missile system argue that it will cost much more than the Administration says, and probably won’t even work effectively. All in all, do you favor or oppose going ahead with the building of the MX missile system proposed by the Reagan Administration?
Now let me ask you about some of the stands that President Reagan has taken. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. Item: Increasing defense spending by about 39 billion dollars each year
President Reagan also wants to go ahead and build the B-1 bomber, which would replace the B-52 bombers that have been used for many years, as our primary bomber capability to deliver atomic bombs.  Opponents’ estimates of the cost of the B-1 Bomber range from 40 to 100 billion dollars, and some say by the time it is built it will be obsolete within the next year. Do you favor or oppose going ahead with producing the B-1 bomber?
Now let me ask you about some areas of possible agreement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose such an agreement as a development that might ease tension and work for peace. ASK IN THE GIVEN ORDER Item: Giving the Soviet Union the same favored trade treatment that we give to other countries
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that there is no limit on the amount of money which an independent political committee can spend on behalf of a candidate. This has resulted in large amounts of money being spent on negative TV and radio commercials which attack the opponent of the candidate these groups favor. Do you feel that a strict limit ought to be put on the amount of money independent political committees can spend on a candidate or not?
If it came to it, would you favor having all federal elections financed out of public funds, with strictly enforced limits on how much each candidate for President, U.S. Senator, or Congressman could spend, or would you oppose using public funds for this purpose?
President Reagan’s budget calls for an increase of defense spending of 118 billion dollars over the next three years. With the federal deficit now running at 185 billion dollars for 1983, a number of congressional leaders have urged cutting back on defense spending.  President Reagan has said he will not agree to cuts in his defense budget. Would you favor or oppose Congress making cuts in President Reagan’s defense budget?
Now let me ask you about some of the stands that President Reagan has taken. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. Item: Moving the next 10% income tax cut from July of next year to this January, which might stimulate the economy, but which will increase the federal deficit
Now let me ask you about some programs that have been suggested that Congress might pass to help create jobs for the unemployed. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose such a job program? Item: An additional five-cents-a-gallon tax on gasoline would be passed to pay for this federal program to rebuild highways, bridges, and other public facilities in need of repairs
Now let me ask you about some of the stands that President Reagan has taken. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. Item: Passing a jobs program that would employ 200,000 of the unemployed to rebuild bridges, highways, and sewage systems and would be paid for with a five-cents-a-gallon added tax on gasoline
Now let me ask you about some programs that have been suggested that Congress might pass to help create jobs for the unemployed. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose such a job program? Item: Allowing workers who take part-time jobs to also receive partial unemployment compensation, which is not allowed under the law today
Do you favor or oppose an incentive plan to stimulate private giving to the arts, under which for every $3 that an arts organization or institution raises from private sources, government would contribute $1?
Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Federal laws that would make it a criminal offense if the privacy of an individual were violated by an information collecting business or organization
Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Federal regulations on just what kind of information about an individual could be combined with other information about the same individual
Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Federal laws that could put companies out of business which collected information about individuals and then shared that information in a way that violated the privacy of the individual
Recently, a special National Commission on Social Security Reform made a series of recommendations for changes in Social Security in order to put that system on a healthier financial basis. Let me ask you about some of the major recommendations that were made and that Congress is now considering. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Basing cost-of-living adjustments on increases in either wages or prices, whichever is lower
(READ SLOWLY) This year Congress is considering a bill which would place restrictions on the import of Japanese and other foreign cars into the United States. Any Japanese or other foreign auto manufacturer who sells over 100,000 new cars in this country would no longer be allowed to ship in an unlimited number of cars made abroad.  Any cars above the 100,000 level will have to either be manufactured in this country or have an important percentage of American-made parts.  Opponents of that bill say it would be the beginning of a trade war that would end up with restrictions by other countries on importing goods from the U.S. All in all, do you favor or oppose passage by Congress of this bill restricting imports to this country of foreign-made cars?
Recently, a special National Commission on Social Security Reform made a series of recommendations for changes in Social Security in order to put that system on a healthier financial basis. Let me ask you about some of the major recommendations that were made and that Congress is now considering. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: For the first time, taxing Social Security benefits for all individuals now earning $20,000 or more a year, and, in the case of married couple, all who make a combined income of $25,000 or more
Recently, a special National Commission on Social Security Reform made a series of recommendations for changes in Social Security in order to put that system on a healthier financial basis. Let me ask you about some of the major recommendations that were made and that Congress is now considering. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Prohibiting state and local government employees who are now in the Social Security system from withdrawing from Social Security which they have been able to do in the past
Recently, a special National Commission on Social Security Reform made a series of recommendations for changes in Social Security in order to put that system on a healthier financial basis. Let me ask you about some of the major recommendations that were made and that Congress is now considering. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Changing the system so that all new federal employees and all employees of nonprofit organizations would be covered by Social Security and would pay Social Security taxes
Recently, a special National Commission on Social Security Reform made a series of recommendations for changes in Social Security in order to put that system on a healthier financial basis. Let me ask you about some of the major recommendations that were made and that Congress is now considering. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Moving up the increase in Social Security payroll taxes due to start in 1985 to begin earlier in 1984
Recently, a special National Commission on Social Security Reform made a series of recommendations for changes in Social Security in order to put that system on a healthier financial basis. Let me ask you about some of the major recommendations that were made and that Congress is now considering. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Delaying payment of the next cost-of-living adjustment for those now on Social Security from this July to January of next year
In order to strike a better trade balance abroad, would you favor or oppose putting restrictions on the amount of Japanese and Western European products we allow to be imported into the United States?
Recently, a special National Commission on Social Security Reform made a series of recommendations for changes in Social Security in order to put that system on a healthier financial basis. Let me ask you about some of the major recommendations that were made and that Congress is now considering. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Requiring self-employed people to pay the same amount into Social Security as is paid for everyone else (they now pay only 75% of what is paid for all others)
The Russians have in place their latest intermediate-range nuclear missles, which could destroy most of the major population centers in Western Europe.  The U.S. has promised our European Allies that we will install Pershing II and cruise nuclear missiles on Western European soil, especially in West Germany, by the end of this year, to counter the Russian threat.  Do you favor or oppose the United States installing these new nuclear missles in Western Europe?
As you may know, President Reagan has charged that the Russians and Cubans are supplying arms to the left-wing guerrillas in El Salvador. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. taking each of the following steps to help the government in El Salvador? (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Sending in 227 million dollars in economic aid to the government of El Salvador
As you may know, President Reagan has charged that the Russians and Cubans are supplying arms to the left-wing guerrillas in El Salvador. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. taking each of the following steps to help the government in El Salvador? (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Sending in 136 million dollars in military aid to the El Salvador government troops for 1983
As you may know, President Reagan has charged that the Russians and Cubans are supplying arms to the left-wing guerrillas in El Salvador. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. taking each of the following steps to help the government in El Salvador? (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Sending in U.S. advisors to train El Salvador troops
As you may know, President Reagan has charged that the Russians and Cubans are supplying arms to the left-wing guerrillas in El Salvador. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. taking each of the following steps to help the government in El Salvador? (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Sending in 700 million dollars since 1981 in economic and military aid to El Salvador
It has been suggested that one way to reduce the size of the federal deficit would be to make some changes in the 10% across-the-board federal income tax cut due to take place this July. If the 10% tax cut takes place, the loss of federal revenues will cause the federal deficit to go higher. Would you favor or oppose? Item: Postponing the 10% federal income tax cut due in July
President Reagan also wants to go ahead and build the B-1 bomber, which would replace the B-52 bombers that have been used for many years as our primary bomber capability to deliver atomic bombs.  Opponents’ estimates of the cost of the B-1 bomber range from 40 to 100 billion dollars, and some say by the time it is built it will be obsolete within the next year. Do you favor or oppose going ahead with producing the B-1 bomber?
It has been suggested that one way to reduce the size of the federal deficit would be to make some changes in the 10% across-the-board federal income tax cut due to take place this July. If the 10% tax cut takes place, the loss of federal revenues will cause the federal deficit to go higher. Would you favor or oppose? Item: Repealing the 10% federal income tax cut due in July
It has been suggested that one way to reduce the size of the federal deficit would be to make some changes in the 10% across-the-board federal income tax cut due to take place this July. If the 10% tax cut takes place, the loss of federal revenues will cause the federal deficit to go higher. Would you favor or oppose? Item: Allowing a 10% tax cut on only the first $47,000 of people’s income and no cut in taxes for income above that amount
It has been suggested that one way to reduce the size of the federal deficit would be to make some changes in the 10% across-the-board federal income tax cut due to take place this July. If the 10% tax cut takes place, the loss of federal revenues will cause the federal deficit to go higher. Would you favor or oppose? Item: Allowing a 10% tax cut on only the first $39,000 of people’s income and no cut in taxes for income above that amount
Beginning in July, everyone who pays federal income taxes is scheduled to get a 10% cut in their federal tax rate. This means that those in higher income brackets of $50,000 and above get a much bigger tax cut than everybody else. A person making $100,000, for example, would get a tax cut this July of about $1,500. Democrats in Congress propose that no one get a tax cut above $700, because they feel it is unfair to have the rich benefit so much more than everybody else. Do you favor or oppose putting a $700 limit on the tax cut anyone can get on July 1st?
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The federal government giving tax exemptions to schools that segregate whites and blacks
President Reagan has taken a number of steps in Central America to meet what he says is the mounting supply of arms from Russia and Cuba going to left-wing rebel forces in El Salvador and to the Sandinista government in Nicaragua. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Sending major U.S. navy task forces and 4,000 U.S. troops on training maneuvers into Honduras, which is next door to Nicaragua in Central America, for the next six months
President Reagan has taken a number of steps in Central America to meet what he says is the mounting supply of arms from Russia and Cuba going to left-wing rebel forces in El Salvador and to the Sandinista government in Nicaragua. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Having the President’s special ambassador in Central America meet with a leader of the anti-government guerrillas in El Salvador
President Reagan has taken a number of steps in Central America to meet what he says is the mounting supply of arms from Russia and Cuba going to left-wing rebel forces in El Salvador and to the Sandinista government in Nicaragua. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Arming and supporting the rebels in Nicaragua who are trying to overthrow the Sandinista government in that country
President Reagan has taken a number of steps in Central America to meet what he says is the mounting supply of arms from Russia and Cuba going to left-wing rebel forces in El Salvador and to the Sandinista government in Nicaragua. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The appointment of a commission to review U.S. policies in Central America headed by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger
President Reagan has taken a number of steps in Central America to meet what he says is the mounting supply of arms from Russia and Cuba going to left-wing rebel forces in El Salvador and to the Sandinista government in Nicaragua. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Sending in 136 million dollars in military aid to the El Salvador government troops for 1983
President Reagan has proposed going ahead with building the MX missile system, which would be designed to allow the U.S. to retaliate with land-based nuclear weapons against an enemy who attacked the U.S. with nuclear weapons. The Reagan Administration claims that the MX system is necessary to make our nuclear weapons equal to that of the Russians and that by having the MX, the U.S. can better negotiate a nuclear weapons agreement with the Russians. Opponents of the MX missile system argue that it will cost much more than the Administration says and won’t even work effectively. All in all, do you favor or oppose going ahead with the building of the MX missile system proposed by the Reagan Administration?
The U.S. and Russia have been negotiating an agreement to have a comprehensive ban of all testing of nuclear weapons by both countries, including all underground testing. Now, the Reagan Administration wants to end these negotiations, because it feels the U.S. needs to conduct some new underground testing of nuclear weapons.  Do you favor or oppose the decision to stop negotiating with the Russians to end all testing of nuclear weapons?
After some Marines were killed and wounded, President Reagan has now increased the number of Marines in Lebanon on peace-keeping duty from 1,200 to 3,200. Do you favor or oppose increasing the number of Marines in Lebanon?
As you know, as a part of the settlement of the war in Lebanon, in order to get the PLO, Israel, and Syria out of that country and allow the Lebanese to rule themselves again, the U.S., France, Great Britain, and Italy sent in troops there on a peace- keeping mission. In the fighting going on there now, several U.S. Marines have been killed and wounded. In addition, U.S. naval ships have fired at Lebanese gun emplacements that were shooting at our Marines. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. having Marines in Lebanon as part of an international peace-keeping force?
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. arming and supporting the rebels in Nicaragua who are trying to overthrow the Sandinista government in that country?
Do you favor continuing deregulation of the airlines and letting competition determine what happens to airline services, or do you favor putting back more government regulation of the airlines on what routes they can fly and what fares they can charge?
All in all, do you favor the U.S. putting up 8.4 billion dollars more to avoid a possible world-wide depression and possible failure of American banks or do you oppose putting up the money, because there is no end in sight to the amount these third world countries will need?
Do you favor or oppose the federal government making January 15th, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, birthday, a national holiday?
All in all, do you favor or oppose Secretary of the Interior James Watt resigning or being removed from office?
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Allowing an airline, such as Continental, to use the bankruptcy laws to cut wages and to break their unions
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Continuing deregulation of the airlines even if this means less airline service in many communities
Would you favor or oppose the U.S. continuing the same policy we followed in Grenada of sending in troops to overthrow other unfriendly governments in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America?
All in all, do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The U.S. going ahead with plans to install our latest intermediate-range nuclear missiles in Western Europe
Now, in the Lebanon situation, would you favor or oppose the U.S. (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Sticking it out, with the Marines remaining in the same area, trying to keep the peace around the Beirut Airport
Now, in the Lebanon situation, would you favor or oppose the U.S. (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Pulling all the Marines out of Lebanon within a few weeks or months and saying the job they went there to do has been accomplished, even though we would still work for peace in the Middle East through diplomatic efforts
Would you favor or oppose Congress passing a resolution that would call upon the United States to negotiate a nuclear freeze agreement with the Soviet Union under which both sides would ban the future production, storage, and use of their nuclear weapons?
Now let me ask you about some solutions to the high cost of health care that have been suggested. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Cutting back on Medicare and Medicaid payments for those people who are under terminal care and will almost certainly die soon, even if treated.
Now let me ask you about some solutions to the high cost of health care that have been suggested. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Requiring employees who have expensive insurance coverage paid by their employers to pay tax on part of the insurance premium as if it were income
Now let me ask you about some solutions to the high cost of health care that have been suggested. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Cutting back on Medicare and Medicaid payments for deformed and very premature infants, most of whom die anyway.
Let me read you some steps that have been suggested to reduce unemployment. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The federal government starting a federal retraining program for workers in the steel, auto, and other industries who will not be rehired even when those industries recover
Now I’m going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Relax federal standards on disposal of hazardous wastes
Now I’m going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Relax pollution standards to allow power plants to burn higher sulfur content oil and coal
Now I’m going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Relax regulations that protect national park and wilderness areas from air pollution
Now I’m going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Relax federal standards on pollution of lakes and rivers by toxic substances from factories
Now I’m going to ask you about some specific changes that are being considered in the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. For each, tell me whether you favor or oppose the change. READ EACH ITEM Item: Relax current auto pollution standards
Various specific tax proposals have been made to reduce the federal deficit. To cut the size of the budget deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Putting new federal taxes on all refined petroleum products.
In order to reduce the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Substantial increases in federal taxes on individuals.
Various specific tax proposals have been made to reduce the federal deficit. To cut the size of the budget deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Taxing employee health insurance premiums that are paid by employers and that exceed a certain amount.
Various specific tax proposals have been made to reduce the federal deficit. To cut the size of the budget deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Eliminating deductions of state and local taxes from federal taxable income.
Various specific tax proposals have been made to reduce the federal deficit. To cut the size of the budget deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Passing a federal income tax surcharge of up to 10% more of current taxes on individuals.
Various specific tax proposals have been made to reduce the federal deficit. To cut the size of the budget deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Putting a new 2% federal excise tax on energy, including electricity, gas, and heating oil.
Various specific tax proposals have been made to reduce the federal deficit. To cut the size of the budget deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Passing a national sales tax of 2% on all purchases, excluding purchases of food and drugs.
In order to reduce the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Cutting federal spending on entitlement programs, such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and federal employee retirement benefits.
In order to reduce the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Cutting defense spending, especially the increases proposed by President Reagan.
Various specific tax proposals have been made to reduce the federal deficit. To cut the size of the budget deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Putting a windfall profits tax on natural gas when, or if, natural gas prices are decontrolled.
Various specific tax proposals have been made to reduce the federal deficit. To cut the size of the budget deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Putting a new minimum tax on corporate income.
In order to reduce the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Substantial increases in federal taxes on corporations.
Various specific tax proposals have been made to reduce the federal deficit. To cut the size of the budget deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Ending the federal income tax deduction on all installment loans except home mortgages.
Various specific tax proposals have been made to reduce the federal deficit. To cut the size of the budget deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Putting an income tax surcharge of up to 10% more of current taxes on corporations.
Various specific tax proposals have been made to reduce the federal deficit. To cut the size of the budget deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Putting a new tax on imported crude oil.
The Kissinger Commission on Central America, headed by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has issued a report which calls for the following things. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that recommendation. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Increasing military aid to El Salvador from 65 million dollars to 176 million dollars
Now, in the Lebanon situation, would you favor or oppose the U.S. (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Pulling the Marines out of Lebanon right away and letting the countries in the Middle East solve the Lebanon problem
President Reagan has taken a number of steps in Central America to meet what he says is the mounting supply of arms from Russia and Cuba going to left-wing rebel forces in El Salvador and the Sandinista government in Nicaragua. Do you favor or oppose, for the indefinite future, sending major U.S. navy task forces and 4,000 U.S.  troops on training maneuvers into Honduras, which is next door to Nicaragua in Central America?
The Kissinger Commission on Central America, headed by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has issued a report which calls for the following things. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that recommendation. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Making aid to El Salvador depend on how much that country restores the human rights of its citizens, does away with the right-wing death squads, and sets up a fair system of justice—a provision opposed by President Reagan
The Kissinger Commission on Central America, headed by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has issued a report which calls for the following things. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that recommendation. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Sending 8 billion dollars in economic aid to El Salvador, Honduras, and other Central American countries between now and 1990
The Kissinger Commission on Central America, headed by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has issued a report which calls for the following things. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that recommendation. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Arming and supporting the rebels in Nicaragua, who are trying to overthrow the Sandinista government in that country
Now, let me ask you about specific bills that have been passed by the House of Representatives on which Speaker O’Neill has taken leadership positions. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that bill. READ EACH ITEM Item: Refusing to give the CIA funds to arm the rebels who are fighting the Sandinista government in Nicaragua
Now, let me ask you about specific bills that have been passed by the House of Representatives on which Speaker O’Neill has taken leadership positions. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that bill. READ EACH ITEM Item: Passing a resolution calling for the U.S. to negotiate a verifiable nuclear freeze agreement with the Soviet Union, under which both sides would ban the future production, storage, and use of their nuclear weapons
The U.S. has a fleet just outside the Persian Gulf, and it has taken steps to help Saudi Arabia protect itself from the threat that Iran will bomb its oil fields. Let me ask you about some specific things  the U.S. has done and might do there. For each, tell me if you favor or  oppose that action. READ EACH ITEM Item: The U.S. has guaranteed to keep open the Gulf of Hormuz (HOR-MOOZ) at the end of the Persian Gulf, through which the oil tankers must go
The U.S. has a fleet just outside the Persian Gulf, and it has taken steps to help Saudi Arabia protect itself from the threat that Iran will bomb its oil fields. Let me ask you about some specific things  the U.S. has done and might do there. For each, tell me if you favor or  oppose that action. READ EACH ITEM Item: The U.S. has given the Saudi Arabians special AWAC (AY-WACK) planes with American personnel on them that can detect any hostile Iranian aircraft coming into Saudi airspace, and can direct Saudi planes that are about to be attacked
Do you favor or oppose federal laws requiring affirmative action programs for women and minorities in employment, provided there are no rigid quotas?
The U.S. has a fleet just outside the Persian Gulf, and it has taken steps to help Saudi Arabia protect itself from the threat that Iran will bomb its oil fields. Let me ask you about some specific things  the U.S. has done and might do there. For each, tell me if you favor or  oppose that action. READ EACH ITEM Item: The U.S. could send its own planes into the Persian Gulf to make sure the oil tankers are not attacked
Now, let me ask you about specific bills that have been passed by the House of Representatives on which Speaker O’Neill has taken leadership positions. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that bill. READ EACH ITEM Item: Refusing to give funds for developing weapons for use in warfare in outer space
The U.S. has a fleet just outside the Persian Gulf, and it has taken steps to help Saudi Arabia protect itself from the threat that Iran will bomb its oil fields. Let me ask you about some specific things  the U.S. has done and might do there. For each, tell me if you favor or  oppose that action. READ EACH ITEM Item: The U.S. could send its own warships into the Persian Gulf to help protect other countries’ oil tankers against air attacks, so that oil will not be cut off
Now, let me ask you about specific bills that have been passed by the House of Representatives on which Speaker O’Neill has taken leadership positions. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that bill. READ EACH ITEM Item: Delaying the spending of funds for the future development of MX missiles until April of 1985
Now, let me ask you about specific bills that have been passed by the House of Representatives on which Speaker O’Neill has taken leadership positions. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that bill. READ EACH ITEM Item: Refusing to give funds to the Defense Department to develop new nerve gas warfare technology
The U.S. has a fleet just outside the Persian Gulf, and it has taken steps to help Saudi Arabia protect itself from the threat that Iran will bomb its oil fields. Let me ask you about some specific things  the U.S. has done and might do there. For each, tell me if you favor or  oppose that action. READ EACH ITEM Item: The U.S. has its airborne tankers refueling Saudi Arabian fighter planes in the air so they can fly longer distances and stay in the air longer
Now, let me ask you about specific bills that have been passed by the House of Representatives on which Speaker O’Neill has taken leadership positions. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that bill. READ EACH ITEM Item: Delaying for one year the development of sea-based cruise missiles
The U.S. has a fleet just outside the Persian Gulf, and it has taken steps to help Saudi Arabia protect itself from the threat that Iran will bomb its oil fields. Let me ask you about some specific things  the U.S. has done and might do there. For each, tell me if you favor or  oppose that action. READ EACH ITEM Item: The U.S. could engage in an attack on Iranian airfields and wipe out most of the remaining aircraft Iran has
Now, to cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Putting on a minimum tax on corporate income
Now, to cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Putting on new federal taxes on all refined petroleum products
Now, to cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: A 10% surcharge or increase on individual federal income taxes
Now, to cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Taxing employee health insurance premiums that are paid by employers and that exceed a certain amount
Now, to cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Eliminating the special depreciation allowance on new plants and equipment that corporations were given in 1981
Now, to cut the size of the federal deficit, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: A 10% surcharge or increase on corporate federal income taxes
Now let me ask you about key provisions of the deficit reduction proposal offered by President Reagan and Senate Republican leaders. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that provision. Item: Eliminating federal spending for the Amtrak railroad system
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. sending $14 million in military aid to the rebels in Nicaragua?
Now let me ask you about key provisions of the deficit reduction proposal offered by President Reagan and Senate Republican leaders. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that provision. Item: Phasing out federal crop insurance for farmers
Do you favor or oppose President Reagan’s decision to place economic sanctions against Nicaragua?
It has been suggested that one way to cut the federal deficit is to put a limit on cost-of-living allowances that are now given to those who receive benefits through Social Security and other programs. Would you favor or oppose strictly limiting cost-of-living allowances on (READ EACH ITEM) to 2%, even if the cost of living goes up more than that? Item: Federal civilian and military pension programs
Now let me ask you about key provisions of the deficit reduction proposal offered by President Reagan and Senate Republican leaders. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that provision.  Item: Terminating federal revenue- sharing for cities
It has been suggested that one way to cut the federal deficit is to put a limit on cost-of-living allowances that are now given to those who receive benefits through Social Security and other programs. Would you favor or oppose strictly limiting cost-of-living allowances on (READ EACH ITEM) to 2%, even if the cost of living goes up more than that? Item: Veterans’ pension programs
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. holding military maneuvers using 4,000 American troops in Honduras which is right next to Nicaragua?
Now let me ask you about key provisions of the deficit reduction proposal offered by President Reagan and Senate Republican leaders. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that provision. Item: Terminating federal operating subsidies for mass transit
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. sending $14 million in nonmilitary aid to the rebels and other groups who are opposed to the Sandinista government in Nicaragua?
Now let me ask you about key provisions of the deficit reduction proposal offered by President Reagan and Senate Republican leaders. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that provision. Item: Terminating the Job Corps that helped train disadvantaged young people for jobs
Now let me ask you about key provisions of the deficit reduction proposal offered by President Reagan and Senate Republican leaders. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that provision. Item: Cutting Medicare spending $4 billion in 1986 and $18.4 billion over three years
Now let me ask you about key provisions of the deficit reduction proposal offered by President Reagan and Senate Republican leaders. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that provision. Item: Terminating federal spending to help small businesses
For next year, do you favor increasing defense spending by 6% as Secretary of Defense Weinberger wanted, or increasing defense spending by 3% as the President and Senate Republican leaders want, or freezing defense spending at this year’s level, or cutting defense spending below this year’s level?
It has been suggested that one way to cut the federal deficit is to put a limit on cost-of-living allowances that are now given to those who receive benefits through Social Security and other programs. Would you favor or oppose strictly limiting cost-of-living allowances on (READ EACH ITEM) to 2%, even if the cost of living goes up more than that? Item: Social Security
Earlier this year, the House of Representatives passed a bill which would put economic sanctions on South Africa in order to get them to abandon and change their policy of apartheid. The U.S. Senate will be voting on this issue in the next week or so. Let me ask you about these sanctions. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. (READ EACH ITEM) as a way to pressure the government of South Africa to change its policy of apartheid? Item: Prohibiting the sale of U.S. nuclear technology to South Africa.
A number of suggestions have been made on what to do to reduce the imbalance in automobile sales between Japan and the United States. Let me read you some of these. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that step. READ EACH ITEM Item: Allow a limited number of automobiles from Japan into the U.S., and then require the Japanese companies to open plants in the U.S. for any additional sales of their automobiles
Now let me turn to something else. Do you favor or oppose federal laws requiring affirmative action programs for women and minorities in employment and education, provided there are no rigid quotas?
A number of suggestions have been made on what to do to reduce the imbalance in automobile sales between Japan and the United States. Let me read you some of these. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that step. READ EACH ITEM Item: Put a tariff on Japanese goods sold in the U.S. unless Japan allows American goods to be sold in Japan
Earlier this year, the House of Representatives passed a bill which would put economic sanctions on South Africa in order to get them to abandon and change their policy of apartheid. The U.S. Senate will be voting on this issue in the next week or so. Let me ask you about these sanctions. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. (READ EACH ITEM) as a way to pressure the government of South Africa to change its policy of apartheid? Item: Barring the sale of all U.S. computers to the South African government.
A number of suggestions have been made on what to do to reduce the imbalance in automobile sales between Japan and the United States. Let me read you some of these. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that step. READ EACH ITEM Item: Restrict the number of automobiles from Japan that can be sold in the U.S.
Because of this system of apartheid in South Africa, the United States and other Western nations have put pressure on the South African government to give blacks in that country more freedom and participation in government. Do you favor or oppose this pressure being continued on the South African government?
Now, do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Having the federal government put up $5 billion for a crash research program to find ways of treating, curing, and preventing AIDS from spreading.
Now, do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Guaranteeing that all blood donated to hospitals and other blood banks must be tested to be Sure the blood of no one who has AIDS is accepted
Earlier this year, the House of Representatives passed a bill which would put economic sanctions on South Africa in order to get them to abandon and change their policy of apartheid. The U.S. Senate will be voting on this issue in the next week or so. Let me ask you about these sanctions. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. (READ EACH ITEM) as a way to pressure the government of South Africa to change its policy of apartheid? Item: Barring new loans from U.S. banks to South Africa.
Now, do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Requiring people to take a blood test for AIDS before being accepted for a job
Now, do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Guaranteeing someone who tests positively for AIDS that the result of the test would not be passed on without their permission.
Now, do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Providing government funds to allow anyone who wants to be tested for AIDS be able to take a free blood test
Earlier this year, the House of Representatives passed a bill which would put economic sanctions on South Africa in order to get them to abandon and change their policy of apartheid. The U.S. Senate will be voting on this issue in the next week or so. Let me ask you about these sanctions. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. (READ EACH ITEM) as a way to pressure the government of South Africa to change its policy of apartheid? Item: Preventing all new U.S. business investment in South Africa.
A number of suggestions have been made on what to do to reduce the imbalance in automobile sales between Japan and the United States. Let me read you some of these. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that step. READ EACH ITEM Item: Put a tariff on Japanese automobiles sold in the U.S. to discourage Americans from buying more Japanese cars
Earlier this year, the House of Representatives passed a bill which would put economic sanctions on South Africa in order to get them to abandon and change their policy of apartheid. The U.S. Senate will be voting on this issue in the next week or so. Let me ask you about these sanctions. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. (READ EACH ITEM) as a way to pressure the government of South Africa to change its policy of apartheid? Item: Prohibiting the sale of gold South African coins (Krugerrands) to American citizens.
Would you favor or oppose banning all advertising of beer and wine from radio and television, as ads for cigarettes have been banned?
Do you favor or oppose (READ LIST)? Item: The U.S. arming and supporting the rebels in Nicaragua, who are trying to overthrow the Sandinista government of that country
Congress has voted for, but the Reagan Administration has opposed, an emergency bill that would provide $3.7 billion in relief for farmers.  Let me ask if you favor or oppose what’s in that bill. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The federal government putting up $100 million to help farmers pay the interest on loans they now owe the government
Congress has voted for, but the Reagan Administration has opposed, an emergency bill that would provide $3.7 billion in relief for farmers.  Let me ask if you favor or oppose what’s in that bill. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Allowing farmers to be paid now in advance by the federal government for crops they will be harvesting next fall, to allow the farmers to buy their seeds for planting
Do you favor or oppose (READ LIST)? Item: The U.S. invading Nicaragua to overthrow the Sandinista government
Congress has voted for, but the Reagan Administration has opposed, an emergency bill that would provide $3.7 billion in relief for farmers.  Let me ask if you favor or oppose what’s in that bill. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The U.S. giving $175 million in aid to starving African countries, most of which would be sent in surplus U.S. food
Now let me ask you what you think should be done about a defense contractor that comes in with overcharges such as General Dynamics. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Canceling some or all of the other defense contracts such companies have
Now let me ask you what you think should be done about a defense contractor that comes in with overcharges such as General Dynamics. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Barring that company from getting other defense contracts
Would you favor or oppose the U.S. setting a quota of a 25% maximum of all cars sold in this country being imported from Japan?
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Taxing the first $10 per month of employer-paid health insurance premiums
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Minimum tax rate for corporations of 20%
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Full deduction for mortgage interest on principal residence, but limited deduction for mortgage interest on second homes
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: A maximum individual income tax of 35%
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: A gradual reduction of the maximum corporate income tax to 33%
Would you favor or oppose a law which required an employer to give a year’s notice to the employees before closing down the place where they work?
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Repeal of the investment tax credit
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Capital gains tax reduced to a 17.5% maximum level
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Deduction of consumer interest charges up to $5,000 over investment income
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Increasing the maximum IRA contribution for married couples from $2,000 to $4,000
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Allow corporations to deduct 10% of dividend payments to shareholders
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Strict limits on corporation expense accounts, including sports tickets
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Allow oil and gas companies to write off all unproductive drilling costs in the same year and keep the depreciation allowance for small wells
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the new Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Personal exemptions of $2,000, indexed to inflation
Now let me ask you about some steps which have been proposed as ways of dealing with hijacking or other threats to air travel by terrorists. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that solution. Item: All U.S. airline service should be cut off to and from any country which allows terrorists to use that country as a base of training or operations, or which gives refuge to terrorists or lets them go free
Now let me ask you about some steps which have been proposed as ways of dealing with hijacking or other threats to air travel by terrorists. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that solution. Item: All U.S. airline service should be cut off from airports which are known to be lax on enforcing proper security check procedures for passengers
Now let me ask you about some steps which have been proposed as ways of dealing with hijacking or other threats to air travel by terrorists. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that solution. Item: Put air marshals or FBI agents aboard every U.S. plane that might be flying to a destination where it might be hijacked
Now let me ask you about some steps which have been proposed as ways of dealing with hijacking or other threats to air travel by terrorists. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that solution. Item: Require that all baggage checked on airlines be X-rayed or searched by authorities, even if this means passengers have to show up two and one-half hours before the plane leaves
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: No deduction of local and state and income taxes
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the Reagan proposal for tax simplification. For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that provision. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: No deduction of local property taxes
Finally, let me ask you about some late compromises that have been suggested to work out the differences between the House and the Senate budget plans.  For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that compromise.  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Go to a new system under which the benefits for Social Security, veterans benefits, and other such programs, would remain the same for a whole year no matter how much inflation goes up, and then would be adjusted by inflation the next year.  In other words, the cost-of-living adjustment would be made every other year instead of every year as it is now
Would you favor or oppose in the future these following changes in the way the President’s health care is looked after?  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: A special panel of the best experts should be appointed to make sure the President has the best doctors taking care of him
Owners of baseball clubs claim that about half the tickets sold during a season are bought by companies who can claim the cost as a business expense and deduct them off their federal income taxes. Under President Reagan’s tax reform plan, such deductions of tickets by corporations would no longer be allowed.  Do you favor or oppose this provision of President Reagan’s tax reform plan?
Finally, let me ask you about some late compromises that have been suggested to work out the differences between the House and the Senate budget plans.  For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that compromise.  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: In addition to the cuts made in federal spending as a way to cut the deficit by $56 billion next year, another $11 billion would be obtained from a tax increase which would be set aside and used only for reduction of the deficit
Would you favor or oppose in the future these following changes in the way the President’s health care is looked after?  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Every president should be required to have a complete annual physical exam
Finally, let me ask you about some late compromises that have been suggested to work out the differences between the House and the Senate budget plans.  For each, tell me if you would favor or oppose that compromise.  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Because oil prices have been coming down lately, a $5 a barrel fee would be imposed on oil imports into the U.S., raising $25 billion which would be set aside to reduce the federal deficit
Now, let me ask you about the current situation facing the American farmer.  As you know, the U.S. is one of the biggest producers of goods in the world.  Over the years, because of the uncertainty of the prices farmers can get for their crops and the effect of weather, the federal government has guaranteed farmers a price support system and has subsidized payments for surplus food production.  Generally, do you favor a program of federal price supports and subsidies for farmers, or do you think they should be forced to make out or not without federal government help?
Under the budget deficit bill that passed the Senate, budget cuts would not start until 1987, after this next year’s election.  The Democrats want to have it start in 1986, even though it is an election year.  Do you favor starting the mandatory deficit reduction in 1986 or do you favor waiting until 1987 for it to start?
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that is likely to be voted on by the House of Representatives.  For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Repealing the investment tax credit for business
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that is likely to be voted on by the House of Representatives.  For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Raising the maximum capital gains tax on corporations from 28% to 35%
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that is likely to be voted on by the House of Representatives.  For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: A gradual reduction of the maximum corporate income tax from 46% to 35%
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that is likely to be voted on by the House of Representatives.  For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Ending the special two wage-earner deductions
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that is likely to be voted on by the House of Representatives.  For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Raising the minimum corporate tax to 25%
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that is likely to be voted on by the House of Representatives.  For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Raising the personal exemption allowed for each person from $1,050 to $1,500
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that is likely to be voted on by the House of Representatives.  For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Cutting the maximum individual tax from 50% to 35%
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that is likely to be voted on by the House of Representatives.  For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Continuing the present deduction of state and local taxes, but not for sales and personal property taxes
Would you favor or oppose a federal law, which requires family-planning clinics to obtain permission from parents before providing birth control assistance to sexually active teenagers?
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Providing assistance for governments in developing countries for birth control programs even if they also have abortion programs
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Helping with birth control in developing countries
I’d like to ask you some questions about the abortion issue. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: A federal law prohibiting family planning clinics from giving birth control assistance to teenagers unless they have received permission from their parents
Do you favor or oppose automatically taking away the license of a person arrested for the first time for drunken driving?
Several other measures have also been advanced as ways to reduce drunk driving. Do you tend to favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Having the federal government reduce highway funds to states that don’t raise their minimum drinking age to 21
Several other measures have also been advanced as ways to reduce drunk driving. Do you tend to favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Banning beer and wine advertising on radio and TV
Do you favor or oppose automatically taking away the license of a person  arrested for the second time for drunken driving?
Several other measures have also been advanced as ways to reduce drunk driving. Do you tend to favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Having programs to provide rides home for people who’ve had too much to drink
Several other measures have also been advanced as ways to reduce drunk driving. Do you tend to favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Dramatically raising excise taxes on alcoholic beverages to discourage consumption
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that has been passed by the House of Representatives. For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  READ EACH ITEM Item: Raising the personal exemption allowed for each person from $1,080 to $1,500
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that has been passed by the House of Representatives. For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  READ EACH ITEM Item: Preserve the full deduction individuals can take for the amount they Pay in state and local taxes
As you know, the number of people caught spying in the U.S.  has increased greatly over the past few years. As a way of trying to control the growth of spying in this country, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Conducting an investigation of the FBI and other intelligence agencies to find out why they have been so slow to find and crack down on spies
Now let me ask you about some changes that Republicans say they will try to make in the tax reform bill in the Senate.  For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: Putting back in the tax laws some of the breaks that business has had especially for the oil and gas industry, the timber industry, the steel industry, and other basic industries
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that has been passed by the House of Representatives. For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  READ EACH ITEM Item: Cutting the maximum individual tax from 50% to 38%
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that has been passed by the House of Representatives. For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  READ EACH ITEM Item: Raising the minimum corporate tax to 25%
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that has been passed by the House of Representatives. For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  READ EACH ITEM Item: Ending the special two wage-earner deductions
As you know, the number of people caught spying in the U.S. has increased greatly over the past few years. As a way of trying to control the growth of spying in this country, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Making most government employees who handle secret information regularly take lie detector tests
Now let me ask you about some solutions that have been proposed as ways of dealing with terrorism. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that solution.  READ EACH ITEM Item: All those caught committing acts of terror should be convicted and given the death penalty
As you know, the House of Representatives passed a major tax reform bill this past year and now the U.S. Senate will consider its own tax reform bill. Under the House bill, the federal income tax would be simplified by going to a basic tax of four brackets 15%, 25%, 35%, and 38%.  In return, many of the current deductions people now take off their income taxes would be eliminated.  No one whose income is below $12,500 would pay taxes. Business income taxes would be cut from 46% to 36% maximum, although business will end up paying $141 billion more in federal taxes and individuals will pay $141 billion less.  Do you favor or oppose passage of this tax reform plan?
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that has been passed by the House of Representatives. For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  READ EACH ITEM Item: Raising the maximum capital gains tax rate from 20% to 22%
Now let me ask you about some specific provisions of the tax reform bill that has been passed by the House of Representatives. For each provision, tell me if you favor or oppose it.  READ EACH ITEM Item: Repealing the investment tax credit for business
As you know, the number of people caught spying in the U.S.  has increased greatly over the past few years. As a way of trying to control the growth of spying in this country, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Giving a mandatory death penalty to anyone caught selling or giving secrets to a foreign country
Now let me ask you about some changes that Republicans say they will try to make in the tax reform bill in the Senate.  For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: Raise the personal exemption for individuals to $2,000, even if this means possibly increasing the federal deficit as a result
As you know, the number of people caught spying in the U.S.  has increased greatly over the past few years. As a way of trying to control the growth of spying in this country, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Cutting down the number of government documents classified as secret and top secret, so that the number of people with access to such secret material in government is sharply reduced
As you know, the number of people caught spying in the U.S.  has increased greatly over the past few years. As a way of trying to control the growth of spying in this country, would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Firing managers in government operations who turn out to have spies working for them
Now let me ask you about some changes that Republicans say they will try to make in the tax reform bill in the Senate.  For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. READ EACH ITEM Item: Eliminate the deduction allowed for state and local taxes paid
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The federal government prohibiting the manufacture of any medicines in capsules, because it is impossible to keep them from being poisoned
As part of the cuts in federal spending, Congress and the President want to freeze the level of spending on the space program at this year’s levels. Do you favor or oppose freezing all spending on the space program?
As part of cutting the federal deficit, Congress and President Reagan both want to end all federal revenue sharing with the states and local governments. Do you favor or oppose that cut?
Now let me ask you about the kinds of pressure that have been proposed that the U.S. apply to the white government of South Africa to make them change their racial policies. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that step. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: End all trade with South Africa
Now let me ask you about the kinds of pressure that have been proposed that the U.S. apply to the white government of South Africa to make them change their racial policies. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that step. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Preventing all new U.S. business investment in South Africa
Because of this system of apartheid in South Africa, the United States and other western nations have put pressure on the South African government to give blacks in that country more freedom and participation in government. Do you favor or oppose that pressure being continued on the South African government?
Another major cut Congress has proposed is to cut foreign aid by 10% below what President Reagan has requested. Do you favor or oppose cutting foreign aid 10% below what President Reagan has proposed?
Now let me ask you about the kinds of pressure that have been proposed that the U.S. apply to the white government of South Africa to make them change their racial policies. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that step. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Force all U.S. businesses now in South Africa to close their operations
Now let me ask you about the kinds of pressure that have been proposed that the U.S. apply to the white government of South Africa to make them change their racial policies. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that step. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Barring new loans from U.S. banks to South Africa
One way in which the federal deficit can be cut to meet the necessary levels to reduce spending is to cut military spending 10% below what President Reagan requested. Both the House and Senate have proposed that. President Reagan opposes such a cut in military spending.  Do you favor or oppose cutting military spending 10% below what President Reagan has requested?
As part of cutting the federal deficit, Congress and the President want to cut Medicare spending by $700 million. Do you favor or oppose cutting Medicare by that amount?
As part of cutting the federal deficit, Congress and the President both want to cut spending for assistance to public transportation systems by 10%. Do you favor or oppose such a cut in assistance to public transportation systems?
On the whole, do you favor or oppose our giving economic aid to other nations, for purposes of economic development and technical assistance?
On the whole, do you favor or oppose our giving military aid to other nations?
Congress has authorized that $100 million in military and non-military aid should be sent by the U.S. to the rebels fighting against the government in Nicaragua. Do you favor or oppose sending that aid to the rebels in Nicaragua?
Do you favor or oppose busing of school children to achieve racial balance?
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. sending $100 million in military and non-military aid to the Contra rebels in Nicaragua?
Congress has delayed passing a bill that will extend the super-fund hazardous waste cleanup program for five years at a cost of $10 billion. Do you favor or oppose Congress passing such a super-fund hazardous waste cleanup program appropriation of $10 billion?
Chairman Volcker’s term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve comes to an end in August of 1987. Would you favor or oppose President Reagan naming him to another term as Chairman?
All in all, do you (READ EACH ITEM) or not? Item: Favor the U.S. invading Libya in order to conquer Kaddafi
Do you favor or oppose Congress passing a new law which would prohibit any top aide to the President or cabinet officer from representing a foreign government on lobbying for a five year period after leaving office?
Let me describe for you a different system that might be put into effect on such liability suits in the case of injuries to individuals. The most an individual could collect would be $150,000 for any injury, but if that person needed special medical treatment they could get it free for the rest of their life, no matter what it would cost. Would you favor or oppose such a system?
If you had to say, do you favor or oppose the U.S. ending its compliance with the SALT II agreement by the end of this year?
Some members of Congress now feel that political action committees (PACs) have too much power over both elections and the federal government after the elections. Therefore, they are proposing some changes in the current laws governing political contributions.  Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Limiting the amount that a candidate for the U.S. Senate can spend from $175,000 in the smallest states to $750,000 in the biggest states
Now let me ask you about some changes in federal income taxes that are in both the Senate and House tax reform bills. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that provision. ASK EACH ITEM AND RECORD BELOW Item: The investment tax credit for corporations would be repealed
If it came to it, would you favor having all federal elections financed out of public funds, with strictly enforced limits on how much each candidate for President, U.S. Senator, or Congressman could spend, or would you oppose using public funds to finance all federal elections?
Now let me ask you about some changes in federal income taxes that are in both the Senate and House tax reform bills. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that provision. ASK EACH ITEM AND RECORD BELOW Item: All households with incomes below $14,800 would no longer pay federal income taxes
Some members of Congress now feel that political action committees (PACs) have too much power over both elections and the federal government after the elections. Therefore, they are proposing some changes in the current laws governing political contributions.  Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Cutting the maximum amount any political action committee can contribute to a federal candidate from $5,000 down to $3,000
Now let me ask you about some changes in federal income taxes that are in both the Senate and House tax reform bills. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that provision. ASK EACH ITEM AND RECORD BELOW Item: Keep full deduction of all interest paid on mortgages for first and second homes
Some members of Congress now feel that political action committees (PACs) have too much power over both elections and the federal government after the elections. Therefore, they are proposing some changes in the current laws governing political contributions.  Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Raising individual donations to a new ceiling, from $1,000 to $1,500, since company and union political action committees would have to spend less
Now let me ask you about some changes in federal income taxes that are in both the Senate and House tax reform bills. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that provision. ASK EACH ITEM AND RECORD BELOW Item: Raise the minimum tax that wealthy individuals and corporations have to pay to 20%
Some members of Congress now feel that political action committees (PACs) have too much power over both elections and the federal government after the elections. Therefore, they are proposing some changes in the current laws governing political contributions.  Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Requiring television stations to provide free air time for candidates who are attacked by their opponents in paid ads to answer back
Some members of Congress now feel that political action committees (PACs) have too much power over both elections and the federal government after the elections. Therefore, they are proposing some changes in the current laws governing political contributions.  Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Limiting the amount that a candidate for Congress can spend to $100,000
Now let me ask you about some changes in federal income taxes that are in both the Senate and House tax reform bills. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that provision. ASK EACH ITEM AND RECORD BELOW Item: Eliminate the special deduction now allowed for two wage earners in the same family
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The U.S. agreeing not to test President Reagan's Star Wars nuclear defense system in return for a nuclear arms reduction agreement with the Russians
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The U.S. putting the American flag on the oil tankers of Kuwait and protecting those tankers in the Persian Gulf against Iranian speed boat attacks
Now let me ask you about a number of issues here at home. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. (READ EACH ITEM AND RECORD BELOW) Item: Requiring mandatory AIDS blood tests for every citizen, with the government guaranteeing the confidentiality of each person's test results
Now let me ask you about a number of issues here at home. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. (READ EACH ITEM AND RECORD BELOW) Item: Much stricter federal enforcement of health and safety standards on the job
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: This country supporting those foreign governments who are friendly to the U.S., regardless of whether they are dictatorships or not
Now let me ask you some questions about foreign policy and defense matters. Do you favor increasing, or decreasing the present defense budget, or keeping it the same as it is now?
Now let me ask you about a number of issues here at home. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. (READ EACH ITEM AND RECORD BELOW) Item: Federal laws requiring affirmative action programs for women and minorities in employment, provided there are no rigid quotas
Now, do you favor or oppose each of the following? Item: Ending all subsidies of farm crops
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The U.S. sending $100 million in military and other aid to the Contras in Nicaragua
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The U.S. gradually withdrawing its ground troop commitments in Western Europe to allow our allies to build up their own conventional warfare capabilities
Now, do you favor or oppose each of the following? Item: Sharply regulating and restricting hostile takeovers of companies
Now let me ask you about a number of issues here at home. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose it. (READ EACH ITEM AND RECORD BELOW) Item: Not allowing costs to limit the clean up of toxic waste dumps around the country
Despite this peace plan, the Reagan Administration still might ask Congress for aid to the Contras. All in all, do you favor or oppose the U.S. sending $100 million in military and non-military aid to the Contra rebels in Nicaragua?
Last year, the Congress finally approved $100 million in military and other aid to the Contras in Nicaragua after initially refusing to authorize such aid. Would you favor or oppose the U.S. once again sending $100 million in military and other aid to the Contras in Nicaragua?
Would you favor or oppose the U.S. invading Nicaragua to overthrow the Sandinista government?
Taking into account all of these considerations, do you favor or oppose an agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union to eliminate all short-range and intermediate nuclear weapons in both countries?
Now let me ask you about a possible agreement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union on control of short-range and intermediate nuclear missiles. Would you favor or oppose such an agreement, if (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: All intermediate nuclear missiles on both sides were to be abolished and removed
Now let me ask you about a possible agreement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union on control of short-range and intermediate nuclear missiles. Would you favor or oppose such an agreement, if (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Each side had the right to inspect missile sites in the other country to be sure the agreement was being kept
Now let me ask you about a possible agreement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union on control of short-range and intermediate nuclear missiles. Would you favor or oppose such an agreement, if (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: All the nuclear missiles the U.S. has sent to allies in Western Europe were to be removed
Now let me ask you about a possible agreement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union on control of short-range and intermediate nuclear missiles. Would you favor or oppose such an agreement, if (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: All short-range nuclear missiles on both sides were to be abolished and removed
Negotiators from the White House and Congress are trying to come up with an agreement on both spending cuts and tax increases in order to cut the federal budget deficit by $23 billion. Tell me if you favor or oppose each of these provisions. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Raising the income tax rate
Negotiators from the White House and Congress are trying to come up with an agreement on both spending cuts and tax increases in order to cut the federal budget deficit by $23 billion. Tell me if you favor or oppose each of these provisions. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Increasing excise taxes on tobacco and alcoholic products
Negotiators from the White House and Congress are trying to come up with an agreement on both spending cuts and tax increases in order to cut the federal budget deficit by $23 billion. Tell me if you favor or oppose each of these provisions. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Forcing the allies to pay a much larger share of the cost of their own defense
Negotiators from the White House and Congress are trying to come up with an agreement on both spending cuts and tax increases in order to cut the federal budget deficit by $23 billion. Tell me if you favor or oppose each of these provisions. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Enacting a value added tax
Negotiators from the White House and Congress are trying to come up with an agreement on both spending cuts and tax increases in order to cut the federal budget deficit by $23 billion. Tell me if you favor or oppose each of these provisions. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Cutting defense spending
Negotiators from the White House and Congress are trying to come up with an agreement on both spending cuts and tax increases in order to cut the federal budget deficit by $23 billion. Tell me if you favor or oppose each of these provisions. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Cutting spending on entitlement programs, such as Medicare and health programs
Negotiators from the White House and Congress are trying to come up with an agreement on both spending cuts and tax increases in order to cut the federal budget deficit by $23 billion. Tell me if you favor or oppose each of these provisions. (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Raising energy taxes
All in all, do you favor or oppose the U.S. having its warships in the Persian Gulf protecting Kuwaiti oil tankers, which are now flying the American flag?
Would you favor or oppose the federal government regulating the stock markets more closely than they do now?
You have given me your general views about different agencies sharing information. Now I'd like to ask some specific questions about the IRS sharing its information with other agencies. For each of these departments and purposes, tell me how you feel about the IRS sharing information. Do you favor strongly, favor somewhat, oppose somewhat or oppose strongly the IRS sharing information with (READ EACH ITEM) Item: The Census Bureau for studying population trends
You have given me your general views about different agencies sharing information. Now I'd like to ask some specific questions about the IRS sharing its information with other agencies. For each of these departments and purposes, tell me how you feel about the IRS sharing information. Do you favor strongly, favor somewhat, oppose somewhat or oppose strongly the IRS sharing information with (READ EACH ITEM) Item: State governments for improving state tax collection
Cheating can be reduced if some government agencies give information they have about persons to IRS. For each of the following agencies, please tell me how you feel about their sharing the information they have with IRS. Do you favor strongly, favor somewhat, oppose somewhat, or oppose strongly the IRS receiving information from (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Veterans Administration
You have given me your general views about different agencies sharing information. Now I'd like to ask some specific questions about the IRS sharing its information with other agencies. For each of these departments and purposes, tell me how you feel about the IRS sharing information. Do you favor strongly, favor somewhat, oppose somewhat or oppose strongly the IRS sharing information with (READ EACH ITEM) Item: The Department of Justice for major criminal investigations (such as drugs and organized crime)
Cheating can be reduced if some government agencies give information they have about persons to IRS. For each of the following agencies, please tell me how you feel about their sharing the information they have with IRS. Do you favor strongly, favor somewhat, oppose somewhat, or oppose strongly the IRS receiving information from (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Social Security
You have given me your general views about different agencies sharing information. Now I'd like to ask some specific questions about the IRS sharing its information with other agencies. For each of these departments and purposes, tell me how you feel about the IRS sharing information. Do you favor strongly, favor somewhat, oppose somewhat or oppose strongly the IRS sharing information with (READ EACH ITEM) Item: The Commerce Department for studying economic trends
Cheating can be reduced if some government agencies give information they have about persons to IRS. For each of the following agencies, please tell me how you feel about their sharing the information they have with IRS. Do you favor strongly, favor somewhat, oppose somewhat, or oppose strongly the IRS receiving information from (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Welfare agencies
Cheating can be reduced if some government agencies give information they have about persons to IRS. For each of the following agencies, please tell me how you feel about their sharing the information they have with IRS. Do you favor strongly, favor somewhat, oppose somewhat, or oppose strongly the IRS receiving information from (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The Department of Educations
The Surgeon General and the National Academy of Sciences have called for a campaign to reduce the spread of AIDS with -- among other things -- much greater use of condoms. Would you favor or oppose the use of advertisements on TV to promote the use of condoms to prevent the spread of AIDS?
Would you favor or oppose compulsory testing of everyone in the United States for the AIDS virus?
Would you favor a federal government program which would help provide for long-term care in the home for (READ EACH ITEM) who are chronically ill or disabled, or would you oppose it? RECORD BELOW Item: Children 19 years of age or under
Would you favor a federal government program which would help provide for long-term care in the home for (READ EACH ITEM) who are chronically ill or disabled, or would you oppose it? RECORD BELOW Item: People 20 to 64 years of age
Would you favor a federal government program which would help provide for long-term care in the home for (READ EACH ITEM) who are chronically ill or disabled, or would you oppose it? RECORD BELOW Item: Elderly people 65 and over
A real question is how a federal long-term medical care program for the chronically ill and disabled should be paid for. Today, the medicare program is financed by a tax of 1.45% on all wages paid to employed people on the first $45,000, of their individual income. In other words, that 5% of the population who make over $45,000 pay this tax on the first $45,000, but not on income beyond that. One way to pay for a federal long-term care program would be to make everyone pay this tax on all of their income. Would you favor or oppose extending this 1.45% tax on income to achieve this purpose?
Now let me ask you about another subject. As you know, former Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North and former National Security Advisor Admiral John Poindexter have been indicted and are supposed to stand trial. It has been reported that President Reagan is thinking of giving both North and Poindexter pardons before the trial. Would you favor or oppose President Reagan giving (READ NAME) a pardon or not? Item: Poindexter
Now let me ask you about another subject. As you know, former Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North and former National Security Advisor Admiral John Poindexter have been indicted and are supposed to stand trial. It has been reported that President Reagan is thinking of giving both North and Poindexter pardons before the trial. Would you favor or oppose President Reagan giving (READ NAME) a pardon or not? Item: North
Do you favor increasing, or decreasing the present defense budget, or keeping it the same as it is now?
Now let me ask you about some specific tax increases that some people feel are necessary to balance the federal budget and end deficit spending. In each case, the Congress would pass a tax increase that would make sure none of the money raised from added taxes would be used for additional spending. Instead, all of the new tax money would have to be used to reduce the federal deficit. This tax would be in effect for only three years. If (READ EACH ITEM) combined with spending reductions would eliminate the federal deficit in 3 years, would you favor or oppose that tax? Item: A 10% surcharge on federal income taxes
Now let me ask you about some specific tax increases that some people feel are necessary to balance the federal budget and end deficit spending. In each case, the Congress would pass a tax increase that would make sure none of the money raised from added taxes would be used for additional spending. Instead, all of the new tax money would have to be used to reduce the federal deficit. This tax would be in effect for only three years. If (READ EACH ITEM) combined with spending reductions would eliminate the federal deficit in 3 years, would you favor or oppose that tax? Item: A raise in the federal tax rate for high income people from 28% to 38%
Now let me ask you about some specific tax increases that some people feel are necessary to balance the federal budget and end deficit spending. In each case, the Congress would pass a tax increase that would make sure none of the money raised from added taxes would be used for additional spending. Instead, all of the new tax money would have to be used to reduce the federal deficit. This tax would be in effect for only three years. If (READ EACH ITEM) combined with spending reductions would eliminate the federal deficit in 3 years, would you favor or oppose that tax? Item: A national sales tax
Now let me ask you about some specific tax increases that some people feel are necessary to balance the federal budget and end deficit spending. In each case, the Congress would pass a tax increase that would make sure none of the money raised from added taxes would be used for additional spending. Instead, all of the new tax money would have to be used to reduce the federal deficit. This tax would be in effect for only three years. If (READ EACH ITEM) combined with spending reductions would eliminate the federal deficit in 3 years, would you favor or oppose that tax? Item: A (additional) tax on imported products from abroad
As you know, Oliver North is about to go on trial for conspiracy to take funds from the sale of arms to Iran to finance the Contras in Nicaragua. Would you favor or oppose President Reagan giving Oliver North a pardon or not?
Now let me ask you about some specific tax increases that some people feel are necessary to balance the federal budget and end deficit spending. In each case, the Congress would pass a tax increase that would make sure none of the money raised from added taxes would be used for additional spending. Instead, all of the new tax money would have to be used to reduce the federal deficit. This tax would be in effect for only three years. If (READ EACH ITEM) combined with spending reductions would eliminate the federal deficit in 3 years, would you favor or oppose that tax? Item: A (additional) tax on each gallon of gasoline
Now let me ask you about some specific tax increases that some people feel are necessary to balance the federal budget and end deficit spending. In each case, the Congress would pass a tax increase that would make sure none of the money raised from added taxes would be used for additional spending. Instead, all of the new tax money would have to be used to reduce the federal deficit. This tax would be in effect for only three years. If (READ EACH ITEM) combined with spending reductions would eliminate the federal deficit in 3 years, would you favor or oppose that tax? Item: A raise in the tax on corporations from 34% to 38%
Now let me ask you about some specific tax increases that some people feel are necessary to balance the federal budget and end deficit spending. In each case, the Congress would pass a tax increase that would make sure none of the money raised from added taxes would be used for additional spending. Instead, all of the new tax money would have to be used to reduce the federal deficit. This tax would be in effect for only three years. If (READ EACH ITEM) combined with spending reductions would eliminate the federal deficit in 3 years, would you favor or oppose that tax? Item: An oil imports tax
Recently, several alternative programs have been put forth to help families in America cope with child care costs and burdens.  Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The program proposed by the Democrats in Congress, in which direct financial assistance is given to families, who earn below the state median income, to pay for child care services for children up to age 15. This act would also provide funding to upgrade salaries and provide training for child care workers, and make money available for low cost loans to upgrade child care facilities so that they’ll be in compliance with licensing requirements
Recently, several alternative programs have been put forth to help families in America cope with child care costs and burdens.  Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The program proposed by President Elect Bush, in which families with children under 4 would receive tax credits up to $1,000, with the amount of credit received decreasing as the family’s income goes up. Poor families who pay little or no tax would receive refundable credit for child care expenses
Would you favor or oppose government spending on research and development of new and improved birth control methods?
Based on what you may have heard or read, would you favor or oppose a law that (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Requires all parents of women under the age of 18 to be notified before their child can have an abortion
All in all, do you favor or oppose to giving federal judges, cabinet officers, and members of Congress a salary increase of 50%?
Now suppose members of Congress were given a pay increase of only 30%, would you favor or oppose that?
Many people have suggested that Congress pass additional legislation closely regulating the ground rules for hostile takeovers.  Do you favor or oppose Congress passing such legislation sharply restricting what corporate takeover efforts can and cannot do?
There are other alternatives to the $90 billion proposal made by President Bush. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Charging all savings depositors a fee paid to the federal government of $2.50 for each $1,000 in federal insurance guaranteeing savings deposits up to $100,000
Before a hostile takeover can take effect, some have proposed that all stockholders must receive an impact statement first.  This impact statement would spell out how the takeover could affect employees, communities where the company is located, stockholders, and the management. Would you favor or oppose requiring such an impact statement?
Over 200 savings and loan institutions have been in trouble, many as a result of fraud. The federal government is supposed to help the depositors in such S &amp; Ls by guaranteeing up to $100,000 in deposits. The numbers of S &amp; Ls in trouble are so large, it will cost $90 billion to bail them out. It is proposed that taxpayers generally will pay approximately $40 billion over a 10 year period, while the federal government will pay the remaining $50 billion. Do you favor or oppose this plan to bail out the S &amp; Ls that are in trouble?
Former Senator John Tower of Texas has been nominated by President Bush to be the new Secretary of Defense. The top two Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Chairman Sam Nunn and Senator Exon, say they now doubt they can vote for Tower. The worries about Tower come from stories that he received favors from defense contractors as a senator, that he drinks too much, and that he carries on extramarital affairs. President Bush and Republican senators think that the charges against Tower are not serious and his experience in defense qualifies him for the job. All in all, do you favor the Senate confirming John Tower as Secretary of Defense?
There are other alternatives to the $90 billion proposal made by President Bush. Would you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Just letting the people who had their money in troubled S &amp; Ls lose their deposits or take their chances on what they can get back
Assault rifles are manufactured both here at home and abroad. Do you favor or oppose banning the sale of all assault rifles (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Made in the U.S.
Do you favor or oppose a federal law requiring that all handguns people own be registered by federal authorities?
Assault rifles are manufactured both here at home and abroad. Do you favor or oppose banning the sale of all assault rifles (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Made abroad
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM): Item: Stronger laws to keep industrial pollution from factories and power plants to a minimum
Do you favor Congress maintaining the same spending levels on (READ EACH ITEM), or do you think the amount spent on that should be cut? Item: The Midgetman Missile
Do you favor Congress maintaining the same spending levels on (READ EACH ITEM), or do you think the amount spent on that should be cut? Item: The MX Missile
Do you favor Congress maintaining the same spending levels on (READ EACH ITEM), or do you think the amount spent on that should be cut? Item: The Stealth B-2 bomber
Do you favor Congress maintaining the same spending levels on (READ EACH ITEM), or do you think the amount spent on that should be cut? Item: Strategic Defense Initiative or SDI (Star Wars)
Do you favor or oppose this country going to war in Panama in order to get rid of the government of General Noriega?
Here are some measures that the U.S. might take to make the Japanese markets more receptive to this country’s products. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that measure. Item: Impose higher tariffs on Japanese products coming into this country
Here are some measures that the U.S. might take to make the Japanese markets more receptive to this country’s products. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that measure. Item: Restrict the outflow of technology from the U.S. to Japan
Here are some measures that the U.S. might take to make the Japanese markets more receptive to this country’s products. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that measure. Item: Put a limit on the amount of Japanese goods allowed into this country
Here are some measures that the U.S. might take to make the Japanese markets more receptive to this country’s products. For each, tell me if you favor or oppose that measure. Item: Require that a certain amount of U.S. products be allowed in Japan
Would you favor the government requiring a national work identification card for all working Americans, both citizens and noncitizens. Supporters believe this would help to identify illegal aliens. Opponents see this as a dangerous threat to privacy. Would you favor or oppose such a requirement?
Now, would you favor or oppose sending economic aid to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The new noncommunist government of Nicaragua to help that government raise living standards and solidify political support
Now, would you favor or oppose sending economic aid to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The Philippines government of Corizon Aquino to strengthen her in her campaign against both the left-wing guerrillas and the right-wing military forces trying to overthrow her regime
Now, would you favor or oppose sending economic aid to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Czechoslovakia to help the noncommunist government succeed in raising living standards
Now, would you favor or oppose sending economic aid to (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Poland to help the Solidarity government succeed in stopping the decline in people’s living standards
On the whole, do you favor or oppose our giving economic aid to nations for purposes of economic development and technical assistance?
The U.S. Senate is going to consider a bill which would put limits on how much a member of the House or Senate can spend in an election. The limits would vary by the size of the state and the number of voters involved. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose some of the key provisions of the new bill Item: A candidate who stays within the new limits would get lower rates for TV ads, lower mailing rates, and some government subsidy if his opponent spends over the limit, while other candidates would have to say on all their ads that they are not complying with the limit
The U.S. Senate is going to consider a bill which would put limits on how much a member of the House or Senate can spend in an election. The limits would vary by the size of the state and the number of voters involved. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose some of the key provisions of the new bill Item: A ceiling cap on all political action committee (PAC) contributions a candidate takes
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. sending $300 million in emergency help to Nicaragua?
Do you favor Congress maintaining the same spending levels on (READ EACH ITEM), or do you think the amount spent on that should be cut? Item: Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) (Star Wars)
The U.S. Senate is going to consider a bill which would put limits on how much a member of the House or Senate can spend in an election. The limits would vary by the size of the state and the number of voters involved. Let me ask you if you favor or oppose some of the key provisions of the new bill Item: All political funds that go to state and national political parties and campaign committees that are not part of a candidate's campaign must be fully disclosed
Do you favor Congress maintaining the same spending levels on (READ EACH ITEM), or do you think the amount spent on that should be cut? Item: The Stealth B-2 Bomber
All in all, would you favor or oppose passage of the Boren Bill, which contains the provisions we've been asking about?
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM) Item: Price controls on gasoline and home heating oil
Do you favor or oppose busing children to school to achieve racial balance?
One way to make up for not using Social Security money to pay for the budget deficit is to have a 5% national sales tax on all products except food, health care, and housing. Would you favor or oppose such a sales tax?
The Bush Administration has proposed a big cut in capital gains taxes, arguing that the cut will lead to increased savings and investment. Critics say it is just a tax cut for the wealthy, and that, over the long term, it will increase the federal budget deficit. Do you favor or oppose a big cut in capital gains taxes?
The last tax reform eliminated the tax benefits from individual retirement accounts (IRAs) for many people. Congress is now considering a proposal that would bring back the tax benefits of IRAs, even though that could increase the federal deficit. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
Now let me ask you about a number of issues that have been prominent in the news. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Stricter control of emissions from auto engines to control air pollution
Now let me ask you about a number of issues that have been prominent in the news. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Increased federal supervision of the loans that savings and loans and commercial banks make in order to prevent a recurrence of the savings and loan scandal
Now let me ask you about a number of issues that have been prominent in the news. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Giving a working mother who has a baby the right under the law to take up to 12 weeks in non-paid parental leave
Now let me ask you about a number of issues that have been prominent in the news. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Prohibiting federal grants to artists who's works of art portray images of questionable morality and taste, even if this means censoring art
Now let me ask you about a number of issues that have been prominent in the news. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: A federal law requiring that all handguns owned by individuals be registered by federal authorities
Now let me ask you about a number of issues that have been prominent in the news. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Sharply increasing the amount of federal financial assistance for treating AIDS patients
Do you favor or oppose the United States continuing its economic sanctions against South Africa as a way of pushing that government further toward finally abandoning apartheid?
Now let me ask you about a number of issues that have been prominent in the news. Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: Adopting a national policy which ties wage increases to increases in productivity in order to make the U.S. more able to compete with Japan, Germany, and other nations
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: A federal government take-over of the oil industry
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The federal government breaking up the big oil companies to keep them from being so powerful over the economy
Do you favor or oppose (READ EACH ITEM)? Item: The federal government creating a government-owned and operated oil corporation to keep the private oil companies honest in their pricing and their operations
Do you favor or oppose the United States government actively extending economic aid to the Soviet Union?
Would you favor of oppose (READ EACH ITEM) as something that should be done to help people hurt by the recession? Item: Expanding the length of time unemployed workers can receive unemployment compensation
All in all, do you favor the present voluntary system of recruiting young people for the armed services, or a system where young people from 18 to 26 would be drafted for two years of service?
All in all, would you favor or oppose passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?
The federal payroll tax is used to finance the Social Security system and every working person who is covered by Social Security pays it. Would you favor or oppose cutting the payroll taxes of those families and individuals earning $60,000 or lower and increasing the payroll taxes of those families and individuals earning over $60,000?
As you know, the roads, highways, bridges, and other public structures in the country have not been repaired for some time in places. If the money collected could be used only for the purpose of repairing neglected roads, highways, bridges, and other structures, would you favor or oppose raising the tax at the pump on gasoline by five cents a gallon?
Do you favor or oppose allowing industrial corporations, such as General Electric and Ford Motor Company to buy banks and go into the financial business to compete with banks?
Do you favor or oppose giving a working mother who has a baby the right under the law to take up to 12 weeks in non-paid parental leave?
The Bush Administration has asked Congress to put up another $70 billion to be used by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to pay out to depositors of commercial banks which are expected to fail in the next year or two. Do you favor or oppose putting up this $70 billion for this purpose?
Last year, Congress passed a civil rights bill which would make it easier for individuals who feel they have been discriminated against by their employers because of their race, religion, or sex to sue for damages. President Bush vetoed that bill, saying it was a quota bill. Supporters of the bill deny this, citing the fact that the bill specifically prohibits quotas of any kind. All in all, would you favor or oppose passage of the 1991 Civil Rights Bill, which will be like the bill passed in 1990?
Before the S&amp;L crisis is over, the bail-out might cost the taxpayers as much as $500 billion. If you had to choose, would you favor giving up the guarantee that is given to depositors that each savings account will be guaranteed up to $100,000, or would you be in favor of continuing that guarantee, even though it could mean paying out many billions in tax dollars to bail out failed banks?
Do you favor or oppose federal laws requiring racial preference programs for minorities in employment and education, provided there are no rigid quotas?
In order to help families with children that are hard-pressed to make ends meet, it has been proposed that the present tax exemption for children be eliminated and replaced by family tax relief which would give a credit of $1000 for each child. That means the actual tax paid would be reduced by $1000 for each child in the family.  Would you favor or oppose this tax cut?
Do you favor or oppose federal laws requiring affirmative action programs for women and minorities in employment and in education, provided there are no rigid quotas?
In order to help families with children that are hard-pressed to make ends meet, it has been proposed that the present tax exemption for children be eliminated and replaced by family tax relief which would give a credit of $900 for each child. That means the actual tax paid would be reduced by $900 for each child in the family, except for those earning under $12,000 who would receive $250 in cash per child. Do you favor or oppose this tax cut?
If you had to make up your mind today, would you favor or oppose the appointment of Judge Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court to succeed Justice Thurgood Marshall
If you had to make up your mind today, would you favor or oppose Judge Clarence Thomas for the U.S. Supreme Court?
All in all, if you had to say, would you favor or oppose confirming Robert Gates as the new head of the CIA?
In order to encourage more people to vote on election day, would you favor or oppose making election day in November a national holiday, replacing one of the two holidays that are designated as President Days in February?
Having the federal government put up $5 billion for a crash research program to find a way of treating and curing AIDS
The federal government now supports about 4,000 domestic programs. Would you favor or oppose abolishing (READ EACH ITEM) or not? Item: Food stamps
President Bush wants to cut taxes on capital gains. Some argue that a cut in the capital gains tax would spur economic growth.  Others say such a tax cut only helps business and the wealthy. Do you favor or oppose a capital gains tax cut?
All in all, would you favor or oppose the federal government establishing a system of national health insurance, in which the government would pay bills for health services provided by doctors and hospitals out of taxes, with your being able to choose your own private doctor and hospital?
The federal government now supports about 4,000 domestic programs. Would you favor or oppose abolishing (READ EACH ITEM) or not? Item: Farm subsidies, such as for dairy farmers, grain producers, and sugar growers
The federal government now supports about 4,000 domestic programs. Would you favor or oppose abolishing (READ EACH ITEM) or not? Item: Subsidized mortgages for first-time home-buyers
The Congress has passed a bill which would overturn the Supreme Court decision and would make it legal for doctors to give advice on abortion to women in family planning clinics which receive federal funds. President Bush has now said he will veto that bill. Do you favor or oppose Congress overriding President Bush's veto?
The federal government now supports about 4,000 domestic programs. Would you favor or oppose abolishing (READ EACH ITEM) or not? Item: Health care subsidies for the high-income elderly
Do you favor or oppose? Item: Providing a government subsidy so that no one who has AIDS will be prevented from getting the proper medicine because they cannot afford it
The federal government now supports about 4,000 domestic programs. Would you favor or oppose abolishing (READ EACH ITEM) or not? Item: Job-training programs
The federal government now supports about 4,000 domestic programs. Would you favor or oppose abolishing (READ EACH ITEM) or not? Item: Small business subsidies
The federal government now supports about 4,000 domestic programs. Would you favor or oppose abolishing (READ EACH ITEM) or not? Item: Child care tax deductions for high income families
The federal government now supports about 4,000 domestic programs. Would you favor or oppose abolishing (READ EACH ITEM) or not? Item: Subsidies for tobacco farmers
Should the federal government provide loans to college students that they could pay back either by deductions from paychecks or by two years of national service, or should the federal government not do this?
Do you favor or oppose a cut in capital gains taxes, like taxes on the profits from the sale of stock?
Do you favor or oppose a cut in income taxes of about$ 400 per year for middle income families?
Do you favor or oppose a federal law which would prohibit employers from hiring permanent replacements for striking workers?
Would you favor or oppose a national law that required a seven day waiting period between the time a person applied to buy a handgun and the time it was sold to them?
Would you favor or oppose a ban on the sale of all handguns, except those that are issued to law enforcement officers?
Would you favor or oppose a nationwide ban on assault weapons--that is, semi-automatic military-style rifles than can hold up to 30 bullets?
President Bush recently announced that the United States will join six other nations in providing financial aid and loans, as well as food, humanitarian and technical assistance to the former Soviet Union. Generally speaking, do you favor or oppose this plan?
I am going to mention some economic proposals that have been made by the candidates running for president. As I read each one, could you please tell me whether you favor or oppose each proposal.... Do you favor or oppose a tax cut of about$ 350 a year for the middle class that would be made up by increasing taxes on those making$ 200,000 a year or more? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
(I am going to mention some economic proposals that have been made by the candidates running for president. As I read each one, could you please tell me whether you favor or oppose each proposal.)... Do you favor or oppose cutting the capital gains tax on profits from such things as real estate, stocks and bonds from 28 percent to 15 percent? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
(I am going to mention some economic proposals that have been made by the candidates running for president. As I read each one, could you please tell me whether you favor or oppose each proposal.)... Do you favor or oppose replacing the current income tax system, where people with different incomes pay different rates of tax, with a flat-rate 13 percent tax on all individuals, regardless of their income, while making only mortgages, rent and charitable donations deductible? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
Would you favor or oppose an increase in U.S. (United States) economic aid and technical assistance to help developing countries slow their population growth?
Would you favor or oppose a limit on the amount of his own money that a presidential candidate can spend on his campaign?
I'm going to read you some proposals that are now being discussed nationally. As I read each, tell me if you generally favor or oppose it. Do you favor or oppose... new laws to encourage mandatory drug testing in the workplace?
I'm going to read you some proposals that are now being discussed nationally. As I read each, tell me if you generally favor or oppose it. Do you favor or oppose... new restrictions on the sale of Japanese products to protect American jobs, even if it means higher prices for American consumers?
I'm going to read you some proposals that are now being discussed nationally. As I read each, tell me if you generally favor or oppose it. Do you favor or oppose... a national health care system administered by the federal government and paid for through new payroll taxes?
What if the tax on gasoline went up five cents a gallon every year for the next ten years and all that money went to pay for the construction and repair of highways, roads and bridges? Would you favor or oppose that?
Do you favor or oppose national health insurance, which would be financed by tax money, paying for most forms of health care?
Do you favor or oppose using tax dollars to pay for a woman's abortion if she cannot afford it?
(As I read from a list of proposals tell me if you favor or oppose each that I read?)... The U.S. (United States) giving financial aid to Russia
(As I read from a list of proposals tell me if you favor or oppose each that I read?)... Reducing personal income taxes for middle income people
(As I read from a list of proposals tell me if you favor or oppose each that I read?)... Increasing taxes on imported products
(As I read from a list of proposals tell me if you favor or oppose each that I read?)... The government guaranteeing that everyone is covered by health insurance
(Here is a list of changes many people would like to make in the current welfare system. Do you favor or oppose that change?)... Eliminate all welfare programs entirely
Would you favor or oppose raising taxes on individuals with an income over two hundred thousand dollars a year?
Would you favor or oppose a law limiting the tax deductibility of corporate executive salaries that are more than 25 times higher than the salaries of their company's lowest-paid workers? (If 'Oppose' ask:) Is this because you think the limit is too high, because it is too low, or because the government should not be involved in regulating how much executives are paid?
Currently, there is a bill before Congress that would require Japan to reduce its trade deficit with the United States significantly over the next five years. Would you favor or oppose this bill?
Do you favor or oppose the United States providing 10 billion dollars in loan guarantees to Israel in order for them to refinance the resettlement of Jewish immigrants from the former Soviet Union?
Do you favor or oppose replacing the current graduated income tax in which people who make more money pay at a higher rate, with a flat-tax system that would do away with almost all deductions and tax everyone's income at the same rate?
Recently President Bush announced his support for a 24 billion dollar international aid program for the Republics of the former Soviet Union, which would include 4 billion dollars provided by the United States. Do you favor or oppose the United States providing this aid?
As you may know, the Bush Administration has proposed cutting the tax rate on capital gains--that is, the tax on profits from investments such as the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate. Would you favor or oppose such a tax cut?
Congress has passed a law that would require companies to give employees up to three months of unpaid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, or to care for a seriously ill family member, while protecting their job. Would you favor or oppose this law, even if it means additional costs for business?
Would you favor or oppose a program of National Health Insurance funded by an increase in taxes?
(I'm going to read you some proposals that are now being discussed nationally. As I read each, tell me if you generally favor or oppose it.) Do you favor or oppose... giving families a tax credit for each child attending a private or parochial school.
(I'm going to read you some proposals that are now being discussed nationally. As I read each, tell me if you generally favor or oppose it.) Do you favor or oppose... increasing the fuel efficiency requirements for American cars to 40 miles per gallon by the year 2000, even if it increases the price of cars.
(I'm going to read you some proposals that are now being discussed nationally. As I read each, tell me if you generally favor or oppose it.) Do you favor or oppose... increasing the federal income tax on families making over$ 200,000.
(I'm going to read you some proposals that are now being discussed nationally. As I read each, tell me if you generally favor or oppose it.) Do you favor or oppose... allowing homosexuals to serve in the armed forces.
(I'm going to read you some proposals that are now being discussed nationally. As I read each, tell me if you generally favor or oppose it.) Do you favor or oppose... providing anyone who wants to attend college a federal loan which can be paid off at low interest or by taking a public service job.
(I'm going to read you some proposals that are now being discussed nationally. As I read each, tell me if you generally favor or oppose it.) Do you favor or oppose... decreasing the tax on capital gains such as stocks and real estate.
Some people say a Free Trade Agreement with Mexico would be good for the United States because it would help the U.S. economy by expanding exports. Others say it will be bad for the U.S. because it will end up costing the U.S. jobs. Do you favor or oppose the Free Trade Agreement with Mexico?
Would you favor or oppose adding fifty cents a gallon to the gasoline tax over the next five years in order to help reduce the federal budget deficit? (If favor or oppose) Do you (favor/oppose) this strongly or (favor/oppose) this somewhat?
Would you favor or oppose increasing the taxes on Social Security benefits of elderly Americans earning$ 25,000 or more in order to help reduce the federal budget deficit? (If favor or oppose) Do you (favor/oppose) this strongly or (favor/oppose) this somewhat?
Do you favor or oppose the United States sending troops to Yugoslavia to try to help stop the civil war there?
I'm going to read some proposals that have been made to reduce the federal budget deficit. For each one, please tell me whether you generally favor or oppose it.... Increasing the gasoline tax by 25 cents a gallon
(I'm going to read some proposals that have been made to reduce the federal budget deficit. For each one, please tell me whether you generally favor or oppose it.)... Requiring employees to pay taxes on the health insurance provided by their employers
(I'm going to read some proposals that have been made to reduce the federal budget deficit. For each one, please tell me whether you generally favor or oppose it.)... Raising taxes on Social Security benefits for people with incomes over$ 50,000
Do you favor or oppose requiring employers to guarantee 12 weeks of unpaid leave for parents of new children or an employee caring for a sick family member?
Do you favor or oppose permitting homosexuals to serve in the military?
Would you favor or oppose increasing the taxes on the Social Security benefits of middle and upper income elderly Americans in order to help reduce the federal budget deficit? (If favor or oppose) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) somewhat?
In order to reduce the federal budget deficit, would you favor or oppose the imposition of a national sales tax on goods and services, which is also sometimes called a value-added tax or a consumption tax. (If favor or oppose) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) somewhat?
Would you favor or oppose the use of U.S. (United States) air power against Serbian and Serbian-led forces that are besieging Bosnia? (If favor or oppose) Would you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
Would you favor or oppose the use of U.S. (United States) ground troops against Serbian and Serbian-led forces that are besieging Bosnia? (If favor or oppose) Would you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
Do you favor or oppose the free trade agreement between the United States and Mexico that would eliminate all trade barriers between those two countries?
Do you favor or oppose switching to the metrics system on federal highways, in which speed limits and distances would be posted in kilometers instead of miles?
Do you favor or oppose allowing women who serve in the military to participate in combat?
Currently, people who have retired pay tax on a portion of their Social Security payments if they have an income over$ 25,000 if they live alone or over$ 32,000 if they are married. Would you favor or oppose increasing the tax that these retirees pay on their Social Security benefits in order to reduce the federal budget deficit?
Please tell me whether you generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals that are included in (President Bill) Clinton's (economic) plan.... Spending an additional 160 billion dollars for domestic programs to boost the economy over four years.
(Please tell me whether you generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals that are included in (President Bill) Clinton's (economic) plan.)... Raising taxes on Social Security benefits received by individuals making over $ 25,000, and by couples making over$ 32,000.
(Please tell me whether you generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals that are included in (President Bill) Clinton's (economic) plan.)... Increasing taxes on gasoline, heating oil, electricity and other forms of energy.
Would you, personally, favor or oppose making this pill (RU-486, the so called abortion pill) available in the United States by prescription?
There is a proposal in Congress called the Brady Bill which would require a 7-day waiting period before a handgun could be purchased, in order to determine whether the prospective buyer has been convicted of a felony or is mentally ill. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
Would you favor or oppose a law limiting the number of guns an individual can purchase to one gun per month?
Would you favor or oppose a law banning the manufacture, sale and possession of semi-automatic assault guns, such as the AK-47?
(I'm going to mention some specific things President (Bill) Clinton proposed in his economic address (to Congress February 17, 1993) as part of his program to improve the nation's economy and reduce the federal budget deficit. For each, would you please tell me if you favor or oppose this particular part of his proposal.)... In order to help reduce the federal budget deficit, Clinton proposed a broad-based tax on most forms of energy such as heating oil, gasoline, electricity and coal which will amount to about$ 118 dollars a year for a family with an annual income of$ 40,000. Do you favor or oppose this part of Clinton's economic program? (If favor or oppose) Is that (favor/oppose) strongly or (favor/oppose) somewhat?
(I'm going to mention some specific things President (Bill) Clinton proposed in his economic address (to Congress February 17, 1993) as part of his program to improve the nation's economy and reduce the federal budget deficit. For each, would you please tell me if you favor or oppose this particular part of his proposal.)... In order to help reduce the federal budget deficit, Clinton proposed increasing taxes on the Social Security benefits of elderly retirees who earn$ 25,000 or more a year and of elderly couples who earn$ 32,000 or more a year? Do you favor or oppose this part of Clinton's economic program? (If favor or oppose) Is that (favor/oppose) strongly or (favor/oppose) somewhat?
(I'm going to mention some specific things President (Bill) Clinton proposed in his economic address (to Congress February 17, 1993) as part of his program to improve the nation's economy and reduce the federal budget deficit. For each, would you please tell me if you favor or oppose this particular part of his proposal.)... In order to help reduce the federal budget deficit, Clinton proposed raising the top income rate from 31 to 36 percent for families earning more than$ 180,000 a year and for individuals earning$ 140,000 a year. Do you favor or oppose this part of Clinton's economic program? (If favor or oppose) Is that (favor/oppose) strongly or (favor/oppose) somewhat?
(I'm going to mention some specific things President (Bill) Clinton proposed in his economic address (to Congress February 17, 1993) as part of his program to improve the nation's economy and reduce the federal budget deficit. For each, would you please tell me if you favor or oppose this particular part of his proposal.)... In order to help reduce the federal budget deficit, Clinton proposed raising the tax rate on corporate profits over$ 10 million dollars, from 34 to 36 percent. Do you favor or oppose this part of Clinton's economic program? (If favor or oppose) Is that (favor/oppose) strongly or (favor/oppose) somewhat?
Would you favor or oppose the United States giving economic aid to Russia in order to help Boris Yeltsin continue in power?
Do you favor or oppose national health insurance, which would be finances by tax money, paying for most forms of health care?
As you may know, there are civil rights laws for blacks, other minorities and women. Would you favor or oppose extending these civil rights laws to include homosexuals?
Do you favor or oppose making public funds available to finance campaigns for Congress, in exchange for limits on campaign contributions from individuals and political action committees?
Do you favor or oppose allowing openly gay men and lesbian women to serve in the military?
Would you approve of allowing those (openly) gay men and lesbian women to serve in the military if they followed the code of military conduct and did not openly declare their homosexuality?
President (Bill) Clinton has proposed an increase in aid to Russia to stabilize Russia's democratic government, which he believes would promote world peace and America's long-term security interests. Opponents of this proposal believe it is more important to use this money to pay for our needs at home. Do you favor or oppose this proposal to increase aid to Russia?
In order to try and end the fighting in what used to be Yugoslavia, would you favor or oppose lifting the arms embargo in the area so that the Bosnian Muslims could better defend themselves?
In order to try and end the fighting in what used to be Yugoslavia, would you favor or oppose the United States sending in ground troops?
Do you approve or disapprove of the United States taking military action against Iraq to try and get Saddam Hussein to comply with the United Nations resolutions?
(Now I have a few questions about the war in Bosnia, one of the new Republics that used to be part of Yugoslavia.)... Do you favor or oppose the United States using military planes to bomb Serbian forces in Bosnia?
Do you favor or oppose (President) Bill Clinton's plan to allow gays and lesbians to serve in the U.S. (United States) military?
Would you favor or oppose a plan in which the military would no longer ask new recruits whether they are homosexual, but would still prohibit homosexuals from serving if they revealed their sexual orientation?
(Here is a list of changes many people would like to make in the current welfare system. For each idea I read, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that change.)... Spend extra money to provide free day care to allow poor mothers to work or take classes during the day
(Here is a list of changes many people would like to make in the current welfare system. For each idea I read, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that change.)... Guarantee that welfare pay the same amount to poor people in all 50 states, even if this requires some states to increase or decrease the amount they spend on welfare
(Here is a list of changes many people would like to make in the current welfare system. For each idea I read, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that change.)... Replace welfare with a system of guaranteed public jobs
(Here is a list of changes many people would like to make in the current welfare system. For each idea I read, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that change.)... Increase the minimum wage to make work a more attractive alternative to welfare
Do you favor or oppose building more nuclear power plants in this country? (If favor/oppose, ask:) Do you strongly or just somewhat favor/oppose building more nuclear power plants?
Here is a list of changes many people would like to make in the current welfare system. For each idea I read, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that change.... Require all able-bodied people on welfare, including women with small children, to work or learn a job skill
If the United Nations sent a peace-keeping force to Bosnia to enforce a cease fire agreement, would you favor or oppose the U.S. sending ground troops as part of the peace-keeping force?
I am going to read some economic proposals being considered by the (President Bill) Clinton administration. For each one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose it being included in Clinton's economic plan.... Raising taxes on Social Security benefits received by individuals making over$ 25,000, and by couples making over$ 32,000
(I am going to read some economic proposals being considered by the (President Bill) Clinton administration. For each one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose it being included in Clinton's economic plan.)... Increasing taxes on gasoline, heating oil, electricity and other forms of energy
(I am going to read some economic proposals being considered by the (President Bill) Clinton administration. For each one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose it being included in Clinton's economic plan.)... Making an additional 8 to 12 billion dollar cut in next year's military budget
(I am going to read some economic proposals being considered by the (President Bill) Clinton administration. For each one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose it being included in Clinton's economic plan.)... About 30 billion dollars in new federal spending and tax credits to boost the economy
(I am going to read some economic proposals being considered by the (President Bill) Clinton administration. For each one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose it being included in Clinton's economic plan.)... Reducing capital gains taxes on some long-term investments
(I am going to read some economic proposals being considered by the (President Bill) Clinton administration. For each one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose it being included in Clinton's economic plan.)... Limiting the home mortgage tax deduction to mortgages of$ 300,000 or less
(I am going to read some economic proposals being considered by the (President Bill) Clinton administration. For each one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose it being included in Clinton's economic plan.)... Increasing income tax rates on families making more than$ 200,000
(I am going to read some economic proposals being considered by the (President Bill) Clinton administration. For each one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose it being included in Clinton's economic plan.)... Increasing the tax rate on businesses and corporations
Do you favor or oppose the North American Free Trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that eliminates nearly all restrictions on imports, exports, and business investments between the United States, Mexico, and Canada?
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following steps which have been proposed as a way of reducing illegal immigration into the U.S. (United States).)... Not allowing illegal immigrants to use American schools and hospitals
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following steps which have been proposed as a way of reducing illegal immigration into the U.S. (United States).)... Require all U.S. citizens and legal residents to have a national I.D. card to distinguish them from illegal immigrants
In order to deal with the issue of gays in the military, some people have proposed a plan called Don't Ask, Don't Tell. According to that plan, the military would no longer ask personnel whether or not they are homosexual. But if personnel reveal that they are homosexual, they would be discharged from the military. Is that a plan you would support or oppose?
In order to help reduce the federal budget deficit (President Bill), Clinton has proposed a broad-based tax on most forms of energy. Do you favor or oppose this part of Clinton's economic package? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Is that (favor/oppose) strongly or (favor/oppose) somewhat?
In order to deal with the issue of gays in the military, President (Bill) Clinton has adopted a plan called 'Don't ask, don't tell.' According to that plan, the military would no longer ask personnel whether or not they are homosexual. But if personnel reveal that they are homosexual, and they engage in homosexual activity, they would be discharged from the military. Is that a plan you would support or oppose?
The (George) Bush Administration has negotiated a North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico to eliminate nearly all restrictions on imports, exports, and business investment between the United States and Mexico. Do you favor or oppose this trade agreement with Mexico? If you feel you have not heard enough about this issue yet to have an opinion, please just say so.
(Now let's turn to some of the things the federal government might do in order to reduce the federal budget deficit. Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose each of the following:) Increasing the taxes businesses must pay.
Currently, people who have retired pay tax on a portion of their Social Security payments if they have an income over$ 34,000 if they live alone or over$ 44,000 if they are married. Would you favor or oppose increasing the tax that these retirees pay on their Social Security benefits in order to reduce the federal budget deficit?
Do you favor or oppose requiring a five-day waiting period before anyone can buy a gun to allow time to check a buyer's background?
In order to attempt to reduce the amount of crime in this country, would you favor or oppose building more prisons, even if your taxes would be raised significantly?
Would you favor or oppose a proposal which would allow only unmarried people to join the U.S. (United States) Marine Corps and would also require Marines who wanted to get married to first receive extensive counseling?
Please tell me if you favor or oppose enacting a value added tax, that is a federal sales tax.
Do you favor or oppose a tax of one dollar on a pack of cigarettes?
A proposal has been made to make federally subsidized child care available for all children from households with one parent or where both parents work. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
Here are a few questions about the North American Free Trade Agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada which is also known as 'N.A.F.T.A.'. Do you favor or oppose the free trade agreement between the United States and Mexico that would eliminate all trade barriers between those two countries?
President (Bill) Clinton has proposed a national service program to help young people pay for college. Under this program, anyone over age 17 could work in a public service position for one or two years and earn up to$ 10,000 credit toward the cost of a college education. Do you favor or oppose such a program?
Do you favor or oppose allowing students and parents to choose a private school to attend at public expense?
As part of this (new peace) agreement between Israel and the P.L.O. (Palestine Liberation Organization) (which would give the Palestinians control over some land in the occupied territories and the P.L.O. has agreed to end terrorism and recognize Israel's right to exist), the United States and several other countries are being asked to provide economic assistance to the Palestinians. Do you favor or oppose the United States providing this economic aid to the Palestinians?
Do you favor or oppose N.A.F.T.A. (North American Free Trade Agreement), the free trade agreement between the U.S. (United States), Mexico and Canada?
Would you support or oppose a federal law requiring all employers to provide health insurance to their full-time employees?
Do you favor or oppose the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada that eliminates nearly all restrictions on imports, exports, and business investment between the United States, Mexico, and Canada? If you feel you have not heard enough about this issue yet to have an opinion, please just say so.
The military government of Haiti has refused to abide by an agreement to restore power to the elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Do you favor or oppose the United States participating in a naval blockade to enforce United Nations sanctions against Haiti?
What should the United States do about the fighting between Serbs and Bosnians in what used to be Yugoslavia? In order to stop attacks on civilians trapped by the fighting, would you favor or oppose the United States using its Air Force to bomb targets there?
As you may know, President (Bill) Clinton announced he is doubling the number of U.S. (United States) troops in Somalia, in order to protect American troops already there and complete the mission by March 31st (1994). Do you support or oppose sending additional troops to Somalia?
(For each of the following, please tell me whether you favor or oppose it as a way of dealing with crime in the United States.) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose... putting more police on the streets, even if it requires higher taxes?
On another subject, would you support or oppose a federal law requiring businesses with more than 50 employees to give workers 12 weeks of unpaid leave if the worker is sick, or has a sick family member or a new baby in the house?
There is a chance a peace agreement could be reached by all the groups currently fighting in Bosnia. If so, the (President Bill) Clinton administration is considering contributing 20,000 American troops to a United Nations peace-keeping force. Would you favor or oppose that?
Recently, an agreement has been reached with the military leaders in Haiti to restore the exiled president of Haiti to power by the end of this month (October 1993). The (President Bill) Clinton administration is considering contributing American troops to a United Nations force to retrain Haiti's military. Do you favor or oppose sending American troops to Haiti for that purpose?
Would you support or oppose a law requiring five-day waiting period before a private citizen in this country can buy a handgun? Is that support/oppose strongly or support/oppose somewhat?
Now, on another subject, do you favor or oppose the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada--called N.A.F.T.A.--that eliminates nearly all restrictions on imports, exports and business investment between the United States, Mexico and Canada?
Here are a few questions about the North American Free Trade Agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada which is also known as N.A.F.T.A. Do you favor or oppose the free trade agreement between the United States and Mexico that would eliminate all trade barriers between those two countries?
Some people have suggested that the minimum wage be increased to help people in low-paying jobs keep up with the cost of living. Other people feel that an increase in the minimum wage would increase costs to businesses and weaken the economy. Do you favor or oppose increasing the minimum wage?
As you may know, Mexico and the United States have negotiated a free trade agreement that, if agreed to, will loosen many of the restrictions, laws and controls that now govern commerce between the two countries. Do you favor or oppose the free trade agreement between Mexico and the United States, or haven't you heard enough about the proposal to say? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Is that (favor/oppose) strongly or (favor/oppose) somewhat?
Would you favor or oppose a ban on the sale of all handguns except those that are issued to law enforcement officers?
Do you favor or oppose the proposed free trade agreement between the United States and Mexico?
How do you feel about N.A.F.T.A., the (North American) free trade agreement between the U.S. (United States), Mexico and Canada? Do you favor or oppose this treaty?
Would you favor or oppose a law that banned the sale of handguns?
Do you favor or oppose sending U.S. (United States) troops to Haiti in order to restore the democratically-elected President of that country to power?
Would you generally favor or oppose a law requiring companies to allow employees to up to 12 weeks unpaid leave if they had a new baby, or if there were a serious illness in the immediate family?
Do you favor or oppose the mandatory registration of all guns?
Do you favor or oppose a law which would make it illegal for any private citizen to own a handgun for any purpose ?
(For the next few questions, I'd like you to think of all immigrants to the United States, whether they arrived in the country legally or illegally.)... In order to help immigrants exercise their rights if they have not yet learned English, many state and local governments use other languages in official publications, documents, and forms. Do you favor or oppose requiring all state and local governments to only use English on all official publications?
Do you favor or oppose limiting the time families can be in the welfare or Aid for Families with Dependent Children program?
(Do you favor or oppose the following suggestion to reform the welfare system?) (If favor/oppose ask: do you favor/oppose that strongly or somewhat)? Have government help pay for child care and transportation for welfare recipients who work or are in job training or education courses.
Would you favor or oppose the registration of all handguns?
Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence.... The Brady Bill, which requires a five-day waiting period on the purchase of all guns in order to determine whether the prospective buyer has been convicted of a felony
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence.)... A ban on the manufacture, sale and possession of semi-automatic assault guns, such as the AK-47.
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence.)... Prohibiting people with criminal histories from being able to purchase or own guns.
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence.)... Requiring people to take safety classes in order to qualify to own a gun.
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence.)... A limit on gun purchases to one per month.
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence.)... A ban on the manufacture and sale of cheap handguns.
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence.)... A very high federal sales tax which would increase the price of bullets for most handguns by 50%.
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence.)... Prohibiting people under the age of 18 from being able to purchase a gun.
I'm going to name some of the specifics in the economic plan (President Bill Clinton's). For each one please tell me whether you support or oppose that part of the plan:... an increase of 4.3 cents per gallon in the federal tax on gasoline and diesel fuel
I'm going to name some of the specifics in the economic plan (President Bill Clinton's). For each one please tell me whether you support or oppose that part of the plan:... a new federal income tax rate of 36 percent for families with household incomes over$ 180,000
I'm going to name some of the specifics in the economic plan (President Bill Clinton's). For each one please tell me whether you support or oppose that part of the plan:... raising the tax on Social Security benefits for retired couples whose income is over 44 thousand dollars a year
I'm going to name some of the specifics in the economic plan (President Bill Clinton's). For each one please tell me whether you support or oppose that part of the plan:... an increase in the federal business tax rate from 34 percent to 35 percent for companies earning more than ten million dollars
I'm going to name some of the specifics in the economic plan (President Bill Clinton's). For each one please tell me whether you support or oppose that part of the plan:... spending cuts of 56 billion dollars in the Medicare program, by paying less money to doctors, hospitals and other providers
Would you support or oppose the United States, along with its allies in Europe, carrying out air strikes against Bosnian Serb forces who are attacking the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo?
Congress is considering banning the future manufacture, sale or possession of rapid-fire assault weapons. The measure would not affect those weapons already in existence and would exempt many types of guns used by hunters and other sports enthusiasts. Do you favor or oppose this measure to ban the future manufacture, sale and possession of rapid-fire assault rifles? (IF Favor/Oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
Would you favor or oppose the use of U.S. (United States) troops to help restore and support the democratically elected government of Haiti? (If favor/oppose, ask:) Would you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
Would you favor or oppose the use of U.S. (United States) air power against Serbian and Serbian-backed forces that are besieging the Muslim population of Bosnia? (If favor/oppose, ask:) Would you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
Some people think the government should set formal guidelines limiting the amount of violence shown in television entertainment shows. Others think such limits would be an unconstitutional infringement on the media's right to free expression. Would you favor or oppose establishing formal government guidelines for limiting the amount of violence shown in television entertainment shows? (If favor/oppose ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
Would you support or oppose federal price controls on medical expenses such as doctors, fees, hospital charges and drug prices?
As I read a list of proposals concerning guns, please tell me whether you would generally support or oppose each one.... Requiring gun owners to carry insurance similar to what is required of car owners.
(As I read a list of proposals concerning guns, please tell me whether you would generally support or oppose each one.)... Changing federal laws to permit law enforcement agencies to track firearm sales nationwide.
(As I read a list of proposals concerning guns, please tell me whether you would generally support or oppose each one.)... Requiring a license to shoot a gun, similar to the license required to drive a car--with periodic tests on gun safety laws and safe operation of guns.
(As I read a list of proposals concerning guns, please tell me whether you would generally support or oppose each one.)... Raising taxes on the manufacture, sale and resale of firearms and ammunition in order to pay for gun control measures.
Some people have proposed that the United States put restrictions on goods Japan sends to this country because Japan has restrictions on American goods sent to their country. Other people oppose trade restrictions because they feel the United States would be hurt as much as Japan. What is your view? Should the U.S. put new trade restrictions on Japan, or not?
Do you favor or oppose the United States government continuing its embargo against Cuba, as long as Fidel Castro is in power?
Would you favor or oppose legislation that bans smoking altogether?
Would you favor or oppose a complete ban on smoking in all public places?
Do you favor or oppose a U.S. (United States) Labor Department proposal which would impose a federal ban on cigarette smoking in virtually all indoor workplaces, including industrial plants, bars and restaurants, offices and other commercial buildings? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
Do you favor or oppose the use of U.S. (United States) armed forces as part of a United Nations mission to try to stop the violence in Rwanda (Africa)?
Do you favor or oppose making it illegal for civilians to own:... handguns?
Do you favor or oppose making it illegal for civilians to own:... semi-automatic assault guns, such as AK-47s or uzis?
Do you favor or oppose making it illegal to manufacture and sell:... handguns?
Do you favor or oppose making it illegal to manufacture and sell:... semi-automatic guns, such as AK-47s or uzis?
As you may know, a pill called RU--486 is available in Europe which allows pregnant women to terminate a pregnancy without a surgical procedure within the first month and a half of that pregnancy. The pill is administered under close supervision of a doctor to avoid medical complications. Do you favor or oppose making this pill available in the United States?
Do you favor or oppose a proposal that would end all welfare benefits for unmarried mothers under age 21 and their children, and would turn the savings over to the states for programs to care for their children in group homes and orphanages?
Currently, civil rights laws guarantee against discrimination regardless of sex, race, and religion. Do you favor or oppose laws that would guarantee the same rights for gays and lesbians, that is, regardless of sexual orientation or preference?
(Now I'd like to ask you some questions about homosexuals--or gays and lesbians as they are sometimes called.) Do you favor or oppose the passage of equal rights laws to protect homosexuals against job discrimination?
(Now I'd like to ask you some questions about homosexuals--or gays and lesbians as they are sometimes called.) Do you favor or oppose permitting openly gays or lesbians to serve in the military?
In order to stop the killing in Rwanda, do you favor or oppose the United States sending in ground troops?
(I'm going to name some suggestions for changes in the health care system.) Please tell me if you support or oppose each item I name: A federal law guaranteeing you cannot be denied insurance because of a pre-existing health condition... (If support/oppose, ask:) Do you support/oppose that strongly or only somewhat?
As you may know, the comprehensive crime bill before Congress will provide thirty billion dollars over six years to hire new police, fund new job training and after-school programs and gives states billions of dollars to build and operate new prisons. Do you favor or oppose this crime legislation? (If favor/oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
On another subject, would you favor or oppose the use of U.S. (United States) troops, as part of a United Nations sponsored multi-national invasion force, to help restore and support the democratically elected government of Haiti. (If Favor or Oppose, ask:) Would you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
I am going to read you a list of proposals, and for each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose that proposal?... Giving government subsidies to parents who teach their children at home instead of sending them to school.
(I am going to read you a list of proposals, and for each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose that proposal?)... Enacting laws that would give gays and lesbians legal protection against discrimination.
Do you favor or oppose the United States sending troops to Haiti to try to help restore democracy?
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose health care reform which contains the following elements: Requiring that insurance be available for those with pre-existing illnesses.
Here are some proposals concerning illegal immigration. Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each one.... Require all United States citizens to carry a national I.D. (identification) card.
(Here are some proposals concerning illegal immigration. Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each one.)... Spend more federal tax money to tighten security at the border between the U.S. (United States) and Mexico.
(Here are some proposals concerning illegal immigration. Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each one.)... Stop providing government health benefits and public education to immigrants and their children.
(Here are some proposals concerning illegal immigration. Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each one.)... Make it more difficult for people from other countries who claim they are victims of persecution in their own countries to enter the United States.
(Here are some proposals concerning illegal immigration. Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each one.)... Build a fence along the entire border between the United States and Mexico.
(Here are some proposals concerning illegal immigration. Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each one.)... Charge a small fee to each person who crosses the border between the U.S. (United States) and Mexico or Canada in order to pay for tighter security at those borders.
Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce crime.... A ban on the manufacture, sale and possession of certain semi-automatic guns know as assault rifles.
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce crime.)... Requiring that if a sexual offender is released from prison that the community where he will live be notified.
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce crime.)... Prohibiting people under the age of 18 from being able to purchase a gun.
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce crime.)... Providing local communities with federal tax money to hire more police officers.
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce crime.)... Providing local communities with federal tax money to provide social programs and activities for low-income children, such as midnight basketball.
(Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce crime.)... Allowing courts to overturn death sentences where there is statistical evidence that minorities are sentenced to death more than whites.
Here are some education programs currently being advanced by the federal government. As I read off each program, would you tell me whether you favor or oppose it?...assistance with high school students' college expenses in return for performing some kind of public service.
(Here are some education programs currently being advanced by the federal government. As I read off each program, would you tell me whether you favor or oppose it?)...greater emphasis on, including additional money for, work-study vocational programs for high school students who do not plan to go to college.
(Here are some education programs currently being advanced by the federal government. As I read off each program, would you tell me whether you favor or oppose it?)...a large increase in funds for early childhood education in those public schools with the highest percentage of children living in poverty.
In order to reduce congressional campaign contributions from special interests, would you favor or oppose public financing to help congressional candidates in their campaigns?
All federal government workers including members of Congress are eligible for health insurance coverage under the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program. Would you favor or oppose allowing people outside the government who cannot get health insurance to participate in the federal government workers' health plan?
The elected president of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, was overthrown by the Haitian military in 1991. In order to remove the military and restore President Aristide to his position, do you favor or oppose the United States sending in ground troops?
Based on what you know about the changes President (Bill) Clinton is proposing for the nation's health care system, do you favor or oppose his plan?
Congress will soon vote on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade--also known as the 'G.A.T.T.' agreement. This agreement, involving the U.S. (United States) and 120 nations, would supposedly stimulate world trade by substantially reducing the tariffs each country may charge on another country's imported goods. It would set up a World Trade Organization which could impose binding trade sanctions on any nation whose domestic laws were found to discriminate against foreign firms. Do you favor or oppose the G.A.T.T. trade agreement?
I'm going to name some of the specifics in (President Bill) Clinton's orders to cut costs in the federal government. For each one, please tell me if you support or oppose it. How about... closing down money-losing executive dining rooms in federal departments? Do you support or oppose it?
I'm going to name some of the specifics in (President Bill) Clinton's orders to cut costs in the federal government. For each one, please tell me if you support or oppose it. How about... reducing the number of people in the U.S. (United States) armed forces from 1.8 million now to 1.4 million by 1997? Do you support or oppose it?
I'm going to name some of the specifics in (President Bill) Clinton's orders to cut costs in the federal government. For each one, please tell me if you support or oppose it. How about... freezing the pay of federal workers next year and keeping pay raises 1 percent below the inflation rate for three years? Do you support or oppose it?
I'm going to name some of the specifics in (President Bill) Clinton's orders to cut costs in the federal government. For each one, please tell me if you support or oppose it. How about... raising the tax on Social Security benefits for retired couples whose income is over 32 thousand dollars a year? Do you support or oppose it?
I'm going to name some of the specifics in (President Bill) Clinton's orders to cut costs in the federal government. For each one, please tell me if you support or oppose it. How about... raising the federal income tax on couples making 180 thousand dollars a year from 31 percent to 36 percent? Do you support or oppose it?
I'm going to name some of the specifics in (President Bill) Clinton's orders to cut costs in the federal government. For each one, please tell me if you support or oppose it. How about... raising the federal corporate tax on large businesses from 34 percent to 36 percent? Do you support or oppose it?
I'm going to name some of the specifics in (President Bill) Clinton's orders to cut costs in the federal government. For each one, please tell me if you support or oppose it. How about... creating an energy tax that it's estimated will cost middle-income families 100 to 150 dollars a year? Do you support or oppose it?
(Here are some of the proposals in the Contract With America which the Republicans pledged to bring to a vote in the House of Representatives within the first 100 days of 1995. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose it.) Legislation which would allow the President to veto individual parts of a proposed spending bill, rather than having to accept or veto the entire bill...
(Here are some of the proposals in the Contract With America which the Republicans pledged to bring to a vote in the House of Representatives within the first 100 days of 1995. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose it.) Legislation preventing U.S. (United States) troops from serving under commanders of the United Nations...
(Here are some other proposals the Republicans in Congress have made. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose it.) Prohibiting doctors and health-care workers at federally funded clinics from discussing abortion with their patients as a family planning option...
Do you favor or oppose the G.A.T.T. (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) treaty (which would eliminate many current restrictions on trade between the U.S. (United States) and most countries), or don't you know enough about it to say?
(Now here are some possible changes to the welfare system. Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose each one.)... Provide job training to teach welfare recipients new skills.
(Now here are some possible changes to the welfare system. Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose each one.)... Provide a government-paid job to welfare recipients when there are not enough private sector jobs available.
(Now here are some possible changes to the welfare system. Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose each one.)... Cut off all benefits to people who had not found a job or become self-sufficient after two years.
(Now here are some possible changes to the welfare system. Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose each one.)... Cut all aid to immigrants who have entered the United States legally until they have lived here at least five years.
(Now here are some possible changes to the welfare system. Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose each one.)... Limit all adults to a total of five years of welfare benefits.
(Now here are some possible changes to the welfare system. Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose each one.)... End increases in welfare payments to women who give birth to children while on welfare.
Do you favor or oppose ending welfare payments to unmarried mothers who have children?
Do you favor or oppose ending welfare payments to children who are born to unmarried mothers?
As you may know, last year the Congress approved N.A.F.T.A--the North American Free Trade Agreement--which lowered trade barriers between the U.S. (United States), Canada, and Mexico. Do you favor or oppose having the U.S. negotiate a similar trade agreement with all the nations of Latin America and South America?
Do you favor or oppose welfare reform that would require recipients to work and would limit benefits to two years?
Do you favor or oppose a proposal that would end all welfare benefits for unwed mothers under age 18 and their children, and would turn the savings over to the states for programs to care for their children in group homes and orphanages?
Thinking about the situation in the Middle East, do you favor or oppose using United States military troops to help maintain peace between Israel and Syria by stationing those U.S. troops on the Golan Heights on the border between Israel and Syria?
As you may know, home mortgage deductions cost the Treasury$ 70 billion a year, much of which goes to high income taxpayers. Do you favor or oppose reducing the tax deduction on home mortgages to the first$ 300,000 of the mortgage debt?
There are several tax cuts currently being proposed. Please tell me if you favor or oppose each of these. Do you favor or oppose making college tuition deductible?
There are several tax cuts currently being proposed. Please tell me if you favor or oppose each of these.) Do you favor or oppose increasing the tax exemption for families with children?
Here are some specific ways that the federal income tax could be cut. For each of one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose it.... Allowing people to take a tax deduction for college tuition and other post-high school education costs.
(Here are some specific ways that the federal income tax could be cut. For each of one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose it.)... Cutting taxes for families by$ 500 for each dependent child.
(Here are some specific ways that the federal income tax could be cut. For each of one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose it.)... Reducing the tax on capital gains--such as the profits people earn on stocks, bonds and property.
(Now, I'm going to read you some programs and proposals being discussed in this country today. Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each one.)... A permanent ban on the sale of assault rifles, such as the AK 47 and Uzi.
On the topic of education...Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each of the following proposals. The first one is...'Vouchers' or government financial aid to help parents pay the costs of sending a child to a church-run or other private school.
Do you favor or oppose giving the President a line-item veto, which would allow him to reject individual parts of a spending bill, rather than having to accept or reject the entire bill as current law requires?
As you may know, under the current income tax system, high-income people are taxed at a greater rate than low-income people. There is a proposal to replace that system with a 'flat tax,' under which everyone, rich and poor, would pay 17% of their income in taxes. Under this plan, income from capital gains and interest on savings would be tax exempt, but the current deduction for interest paid on home mortgages would be abolished. Do you favor or oppose this proposal for a flat tax?
In order to reduce the federal budget deficit, some have proposed that higher-income people over the age of 65 pay extra for Medicare, the government health insurance program for the elderly. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
As things stand now, the age when people become eligible for Social Security benefits will be raised from 65 to 70 in the year 2034. In order to reduce the federal budget deficit, some have proposed raising the eligibility age earlier than 2034. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
In order to reduce the federal budget deficit, some have proposed a reduction in the annual cost of living increases given on the pensions of retirees from the military and federal government. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
As you may know, a measure has been proposed in Congress that would make it unlawful for any employer to grant preferential treatment in hiring to any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
There is a proposal to eliminate all affirmative action criteria--such as race or gender--in deciding admissions to state universities, hiring for government jobs, and awarding of government contracts. Do you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal?
Turning to policy issues, do you favor or oppose: raising the minimum wage from its current level of$ 4.25?
As you may know, Mexico has had a severe economic crisis recently. In order to prevent the Mexican economy from collapsing, economic experts have proposed that private banks lend Mexico 40 billion dollars, which the federal government of the U.S. (United States) would pay back to those banks if Mexico were unable to do so. Do you favor or oppose this plan?
Do you favor or oppose an overhaul in the federal income-tax system, so that most taxpayers would pay a flat tax of 10 to 11 percent?
Would you favor or oppose a law which would require a person to obtain a police permit before he or she could buy a gun?
Do you favor a law making English the official language of the United States, meaning government business would be conducted in English only, or do you oppose such a law?
In general, do you favor or oppose President (Bill) Clinton's health care reform plan?
As you may know, President (Bill) Clinton has proposed raising the the minimum wage in this country over the next two years--from four dollars and 25 cents an hour to five dollars and 15 cents an hour. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?  (Similar to later questions)
(Here are several proposals which have been made to get the Serbs to stop their military attacks against the Bosnian Muslims. Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each one.)... Sending U.S. (United States) ground troops to Bosnia.
(I'm going to name some suggestions for changes in the health care system. Please tell me if you support or oppose each item I name.) A federal law requiring all employers to provide health insurance to their full-time employees... (If approve or disapprove, ask:) Do you support/oppose that strongly or only somewhat?
(I'm going to name some suggestions for changes in the health care system. Please tell me if you support or oppose each item I name.) A federal law guaranteeing you cannot lose your health insurance if you change jobs... (If approve or disapprove, ask:) Do you support/oppose that strongly or only somewhat?
(I'm going to name some suggestions for changes in the health care system. Please tell me if you support or oppose each item I name.) A federal law guaranteeing you cannot be denied insurance because of a pre-existing health condition... (If approve or disapprove, ask:) Do you support/oppose that strongly or only somewhat?
Do you favor or oppose placing an absolute five-year limit on the amount of time families could receive welfare, after which their benefits would be stopped even if they could not find a job?  (Similar to later questions)
Do you favor or oppose placing a one year ban on most new federal regulations, including some which opponents say protect consumers, workers and the environment?  (Similar to later questions)
As you may know, Mexico faces an economic crisis which has forced it to sharply devalue its currency. In response, private American banks plan to loan that country up to 40 billion dollars, and the U.S. (United States) government has agreed to pay back those loans in the event Mexico doesn't repay them. Do you favor or oppose the  U.S. government guaranteeing those loans made to Mexico by private banks? (If Favor or Oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
As you may know, Medicare, the federal government's health insurance program for the elderly, costs the government roughly 150 billion dollars a year and costs are expected to rise rapidly as the country's population ages in the next century. In order to reduce the cost of the program, there have been some proposals to change some aspects of the program. Please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Currently, all Medicare recipients--regardless of income--pay the same premium of 46 dollars and 10 cents a month. In order to reduce the cost of the program, would you favor or oppose requiring elderly people with above average incomes to pay a higher Medicare premium? (If Favor or Oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
As you may know, Medicare, the federal government's health insurance program for the elderly, costs the government roughly 150 billion dollars a year and costs are expected to rise rapidly as the country's population ages in the next century. In order to reduce the cost of the program, there have been some proposals to change some aspects of the program. Please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.)... Medicare now requires patients to pay the first 20 percent of their medical bills, In order to reduce the cost of the program, would you favor or oppose raising that share to 25 percent? (If Favor or Oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
As you may know, Medicare, the federal government's health insurance program for the elderly, costs the government roughly 150 billion dollars a year and costs are expected to rise rapidly as the country's population ages in the next century. In order to reduce the cost of the program, there have been some proposals to change some aspects of the program. Please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.)... Medicare currently sets the fees that doctors and hospitals receive from their patients. In order to reduce the cost of the program, would you favor or oppose reducing Medicare payments to doctors and hospitals, even if that might mean some doctors would stop covering Medicare patients and some hospitals might pass those costs along to younger patients? (If Favor or Oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
As you may know, Medicare, the federal government's health insurance program for the elderly, costs the government roughly 150 billion dollars a year and costs are expected to rise rapidly as the country's population ages in the next century. In order to reduce the cost of the program, there have been some proposals to change some aspects of the program. Please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.)... When in the hospital, Medicare patients receive up to the first 60 days free after they pay a deductible. In order to reduce the cost of the program, would you favor or oppose requiring upper income patients to pay for some days of their hospital stay? (If Favor or Oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
As you may know, Medicare, the federal government's health insurance program for the elderly, costs the government roughly 150 billion dollars a year and costs are expected to rise rapidly as the country's population ages in the next century. In order to reduce the cost of the program, there have been some proposals to change some aspects of the program. Please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.)... Medicare patients are now allowed a choice of doctors. In order to reduce the cost of the program, would you favor or oppose requiring Medicare patients to pay a higher portion of their doctors' bills unless they entered into health maintenance organizations or other types of managed-care programs which would limit their choice of doctors? (If Favor or Oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
Would you favor or oppose denying additional benefits to unmarried mothers on welfare if they have additional children while they are on welfare?  (Similar to later questions)
Would you favor or oppose government funding for birth control for unmarried women on welfare?
Would you favor or oppose a$ 500 per child tax credit for families with children?   (Similar to other questions)
Do you favor or oppose a cut in capital gains taxes, like taxes on profits from the sale of stock or investment property? (Similar to other questions)
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Subjecting Congress to the same labor laws that apply to private employers
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Preventing Congress from making new regulations unless it also provides money to state and local governments to enforce them
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Limiting to 5 years the amount of time a welfare recipient can receive cash payments   (Similar to later questions)
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Requiring states to suspend the driver's or professional licenses of people who do not pay child support
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Giving the President a line-item veto, allowing him to veto one part of a spending bill passed by Congress without vetoing the whole measure  (Similar to later questions)
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Providing a$ 500 per child tax credit for all families with income under$ 200,000  (Similar to later questions)
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Reducing the capital gains tax  (Similar to later questions)
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Making legal immigrants ineligible for most welfare benefits, such as food stamps and Medicaid
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Ending increases in welfare payments to women who give birth to children while on Welfare   (Similar to later questions)
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Taking funds that were to be used to hire 100,000 new police officers and giving the money directly to the states in the form of block grants
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Preventing U.S. (United States) troops from operating under United Nations control
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Denying welfare benefits to mothers under 18 years of age who are unmarried   (Similar to later questions)
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Developing an anti-ballistic missile system like the program called Star Wars proposed in the late 1980s
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals to reform the legal system.... Limiting the amount of punitive damages a jury can award in civil cases to$ 250,000
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals to reform the legal system.)... Making the loser pay for the winner's legal and other fees
Do you favor or oppose government funding for job training programs for minorities to help them get ahead in industries where there are few minorities?
Do you favor or oppose government funding for job training programs for women to help them get ahead in industries where there are few women?
As you may know, the federal government often requires state and local governments to adopt regulations and programs without providing funding to pay for them. There is a proposal in Congress which would bar the federal government from imposing these unfunded mandates on states and localities unless the federal government provided the money to pay for them. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
As you may know, the federal government requires businesses with federal contracts to establish a plan consisting of numerical goals and timetables for hiring more women and minorities. Do you favor or oppose this requirement? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?  (Similar to later questions)
Do you favor or oppose federal government agencies setting goals whereby they seek to offer a certain percentage of their federal contracts to qualified minority-owned businesses? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat? ?  (Similar to later questions)
Do you favor or oppose having federal government agencies set goals whereby they seek to offer a certain percentage of all their federal contracts to businesses owned by women? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat? ?  (Similar to later questions)
Do you favor or oppose the following suggestion to reform the welfare system? (If favor/oppose ask: do you favor/oppose that strongly or somewhat)? Require job training for those on welfare, and after two years require them to work in government jobs if necessary.
(Do you favor or oppose the following suggestion to reform the welfare system?) (If favor/oppose ask: do you favor/oppose that strongly or somewhat)? Require job training for those on welfare, and after two years require them to work.
(Do you favor or oppose the following suggestion to reform the welfare system?) (If favor/oppose ask: do you favor/oppose that strongly or somewhat)? Require unemployed fathers of children on welfare to work.
(Do you favor or oppose the following suggestion to reform the welfare system?) (If favor/oppose ask: do you favor/oppose that strongly or somewhat)? Replace welfare benefits with tax credits and strengthen child support enforcement.
(Do you favor or oppose the following suggestion to reform the welfare system?) (If favor/oppose ask: do you favor/oppose that strongly or somewhat)? Deny welfare to legal immigrants.
(Do you favor or oppose the following suggestion to reform the welfare system?) (If favor/oppose ask: do you favor/oppose that strongly or somewhat)? Limit welfare benefits to two years and do not allow people to get back on welfare ever.
In order to curb terrorism in this country, would you favor or oppose making it easier for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to do these things such as tracing telephone calls or getting information from credit agencies, hotels and airlines?
Currently, the Federal Bureau of Investigation only infiltrates groups that are known to have committed crimes. In order to curb terrorism in this country, would you favor or oppose allowing the F.B.I. to infiltrate any group it suspects might engage in criminal acts in the future?   (Similar to other questions)
On another subject, Congress has passed legislation banning the future manufacture, sale or possession of rapid-fire assault weapons. The measure does not affect those weapons already in existence and exempts many types of guns used by hunters and other sports enthusiasts. Some people in Congress would like to repeal this assault weapons ban. Do you favor or oppose maintaining a ban on the future manufacture, sale and possession of rapid-fire assault weapons?  (Similar to later questions)
Do you favor the federal government placing greater restrictions on the rights of citizens to say things publicly which might encourage acts of terrorism?
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following to reduce the budget deficit.... Eliminating the Department of Education
(Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following to reduce the budget deficit.)... Eliminating the Department of Commerce
(Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following to reduce the budget deficit.)... Eliminating the Department of Energy
(Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following to reduce the budget deficit.)... Reducing the cost-of-living increases in Social Security benefits in 1999
Would you favor or oppose the United States sending astronauts to explore Mars?
Do you favor or oppose making it illegal for civilians to own: Handguns?  (Similar to later questions)
Do you favor or oppose making it illegal for civilians to own: Semi-automatic assault guns, such as AK-47s or uzis?  (Similar to later questions)
In order to try and end the fighting in Bosnia, would you favor or oppose the United States sending in ground troops? ?  (Similar to later questions)
In order to protect the United Nations peace-keeping forces currently in Bosnia, would you favor or oppose the United States providing air support, trucks, radar, and other assistance to the U.N. forces? ?  (Similar to later questions)
I'm going to read a short list of new powers the government could be given to try to prevent terrorism. Tell me for each proposal whether you support it or oppose it. The power to quickly expel any citizen of another country who is suspected of planning a terrorist act, even if the person had committed no crime. Do you support or oppose that?
(I'm going to read a short list of new powers the government could be given to try to prevent terrorism. Tell me for each proposal whether you support it or oppose it.) The power to infiltrate and spy on organizations in this country that the government thinks might be planning terrorist acts, even if the groups had not committed any crimes. Do you support or oppose that?
(I'm going to read a short list of new powers the government could be given to try to prevent terrorism. Tell me for each proposal whether you support it or oppose it.) The power to search for and seize weapons from groups that might be planning terrorist acts, even if the groups had not committed any crimes. Do you support or oppose that?
(I'm going to read a short list of new powers the government could be given to try to prevent terrorism. Tell me for each proposal whether you support it or oppose it.) The power to ban people from speaking on radio or television if they advocate anti-government violence. Do you support or oppose that?
(I'm going to read a short list of new powers the government could be given to try to prevent terrorism. Tell me for each proposal whether you support it or oppose it.) The power to ban information about bomb making from public computer networks. Do you support or oppose that?
Currently the federal government is considering getting rid of the one dollar bill and replacing it with a new, one dollar coin. Would you favor or oppose that action?
Thinking now about the issue of public financing of Congressional elections--do you favor or oppose using taxpayer dollars to pay for the political campaigns of candidates running for Congress? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you strongly or somewhat (favor/ oppose) that?
For each item I name, please tell me if that's something you support or oppose. How about...giving the president the authority to reject individual items in the federal budget, known as the line-item veto? (If Support or Oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?
(For each item I name, please tell me if that's something you support or oppose.) How about...saying teen-age girls who have children cannot receive welfare, or public assistance payments? (If Support or Oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?  (Similar to later questions)
(For each item I name, please tell me if that's something you support or oppose.) How about...cutting taxes by$ 189 billion over the next five years? (If Support or Oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?
For each item I name, please tell me if that's something you support or oppose. How about...cutting five billion dollars from the budget for welfare, or public assistance for poor people, over the next five years? (If Support or Oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?
(For each item I name, please tell me if that's something you support or oppose.) How about...cutting off the welfare, or public assistance payments a poor person can receive, after a maximum of two years? (If Support or Oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?   (Similar to later questions)
(For each item I name, please tell me if that's something you support or oppose.) How about...having the states take over running the school lunch program? (If Support or Oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?
(For each item I name, please tell me if that's something you support or oppose.) How about...requiring people who receive welfare or public assistance payments to take community service jobs or job training? (If Support or Oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?   (Similar to later qeustions)
(For each item I name, please tell me if that's something you support or oppose.) How about...requiring that all labor and civil rights laws passed by Congress apply to Congress itself? (If Support or Oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?
(For each item I name, please tell me if that's something you support or oppose.) How about...requiring the federal government to pay for so-called 'unfunded mandates,' meaning the cost of programs and regulations it requires the states to provide? (If Support or Oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?
(For each item I name, please tell me if that's something you support or oppose.) How about...reducing the federal capital gains tax, that is, the tax on profits from investments? (If Support or Oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?   (Similar to later questions)
As you may know, the tax code subsidizes mortgage loans, even for the most expensive homes. One proposal would limit the tax deduction to$ 300,000 in mortgage principal, and would save the Treasury$ 35 billion over five years, while affecting only 1.2 million of the wealthiest taxpayers. Would you favor or oppose such a limit?
Would you support or oppose a law that says if someone sues you and loses, they have to pay your legal expenses?  (Similar to other questions)
I'm going to read you some proposals that some people advocate for dealing with sex and violence in the entertainment industry. Please tell me if you would favor or oppose each proposal. Would you favor or oppose establishing formal government guidelines to limit the amount of sex and violence in movies, television entertainment shows or popular music? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
(I'm going to read you some proposals that some people advocate for dealing with sex and violence in the entertainment industry. Please tell me if you would favor or oppose each proposal.) Would you favor or oppose a stricter rating system to inform viewers of television entertainment programs about the amount of sex and violence contained in a program? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
(I'm going to read you some proposals that some people advocate for dealing with sex and violence in the entertainment industry. Please tell me if you would favor or oppose each proposal.) Would you favor or oppose a stricter rating system to inform movie goers of the amount of sex and violence contained in a film? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?
Would you support or oppose a law that says if you sue a company the most you can win in damages is$ 250,000, plus your actual losses? (If support or oppose, ask:) Do you feel that way strongly or only somewhat?  (Similar to other questions)
I'm going to read some specific welfare proposals being considered by Congress. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose this proposal.... Require welfare recipients to work in exchange for their benefits.  (Similar to later questions)
(I'm going to read some specific welfare proposals being considered by Congress. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose this proposal.)... Provide subsidized child care for poor mothers who leave welfare for work.  (Similar to later questions)
(I'm going to read some specific welfare proposals being considered by Congress. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose this proposal.)... Reduce spending on child nutrition programs.
(I'm going to read some specific welfare proposals being considered by Congress. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose this proposal.)... Make unmarried mothers under 18 years of age ineligible for cash welfare benefits.   (Similar to later questions)
(I'm going to read some specific welfare proposals being considered by Congress. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose this proposal.)... Restrict eligibility for programs that give cash assistance to poor children with mental or physical disabilities.
(I'm going to read some specific welfare proposals being considered by Congress. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose this proposal.)... Allow recipients who leave welfare for work to continue receiving government health benefits.
Would you support or oppose a law limiting welfare recipients to a maximum of two years of benefits, after which those who are able to work would have to get a job or do community service?
Would you support or oppose the United States, along with its allies in Europe, sending in ground forces to try to stop the fighting in Bosnia?
Would you support or oppose a law saying television entertainment programs that contain violent scenes could not be shown during the daytime and evening hours, only later at night?
Would you support or oppose a law requiring television entertainment programs to be rated for their level of violence, and also requiring televisions to have a device that allows parents to block violent programs from being shown?
As you may know, the United States and most other nations do not sell guns and other weapons to either side fighting in Bosnia, even though the Serbs have more weapons. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. lifting the arms embargo, even if other countries do not do so?
Do you favor or oppose the use of U.S. (United States) helicopters with U.S. crews as part of a military force--which would also include troops from countries other than the U.S.--in order to provide military assistance to the Bosnian Moslems under attack?
Do you favor or oppose using U.S. (United States) planes and pilots--along with those of other countries--in an all-out bombing of Serbian positions in order to stop Serbian aggression against the Bosnian Moslems?
Do you favor or oppose using U.S. (United States) ground forces--along with those of other countries--in order to provide military assistance to the Bosnian Moslems under attack?
In order to protect the United Nations peacekeeping forces currently in Bosnia, would you favor or oppose the United States sending in ground troops?
In order to try and end the fighting in Bosnia, would you favor or oppose lifting the arms embargo in the areas so that the Bosnian Muslims could better defend themselves?
I'd like to ask you about illegal immigrants--citizens of other countries who are not legally allowed to live in the United States. Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following steps which have been proposed as a way of reducing illegal immigration into the U.S..... Erecting a wall along the border with Mexico
(I'd like to ask you about illegal immigrants--citizens of other countries who are not legally allowed to live in the United States. Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following steps which have been proposed as a way of reducing illegal immigration into the U.S..)... Not allowing illegal immigrants to use American schools and hospitals  (Similar to later questions)
(I'd like to ask you about illegal immigrants--citizens of other countries who are not legally allowed to live in the United States. Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following steps which have been proposed as a way of reducing illegal immigration into the U.S..)... Requiring all U.S. citizens and legal residents to have a national ID (identification) card to distinguish them from illegal immigrants
(Next, please tell me whether you generally approve or disapprove of each of the following.)... Requiring a certain percentage of government contracts to be awarded to businesses owned by minorities and women  (Similar to later questions)
(Next, please tell me whether you generally approve or disapprove of each of the following.)... Establishing quotas which require businesses to hire a certain number of minorities and women.
(Next, please tell me whether you generally approve or disapprove of each of the following.)... Establishing quotas which require schools to admit a certain number of minorities and women as students
Do you favor or oppose the United States establishing normal diplomatic relations with Vietnam?  (Same as other question this month)
The Republicans in Congress have proposed changing Medicare so that seniors would receive vouchers with which they could purchase private health insurance, instead of receiving insurance directly from the government as they do now. Supporters say that this plan will give seniors more choices in health care coverage and reduce costs. Opponents say that vouchers will not pay for the coverage Medicare now provides, so seniors will have to pay more or receive less coverage under this plan. Do you favor or oppose this proposed change in Medicare?  (Similar to later questions)
There is a proposal in Congress to change Medicare so that seniors would receive vouchers with which they could purchase private health insurance, instead of receiving insurance directly from the government as they do now. Supporters say that this plan will give seniors more choices in health care coverage and reduce costs. Opponents say that vouchers will not pay for the coverage Medicare now provides, so seniors will have to pay more or receive less coverage under this plan. Do you favor or oppose this proposed change in Medicare?  (Similar to other questions)
Here are some other proposals that are being considered in Congress as ways to reform Medicare. For each, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.... Having Medicare beneficiaries pay less if they join a health maintenance organization, or H.M.O., and pay more if they maintain traditional fee-for-service coverage  (Similar to later questions)
(Here are some other proposals that are being considered in Congress as ways to reform Medicare. For each, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.... Having Medicare beneficiaries with incomes over forty thousand dollars a year pay more for their health care coverage  (Similar to later questions)
(Here are some other proposals that are being considered in Congress as ways to reform Medicare. For each, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.... Increasing the Medicare payroll tax for workers  (Similar to later questions)
(Here are some other proposals that are being considered in Congress as ways to reform Medicare. For each, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.... Raising the eligibility age for Medicare from sixty-five to sixty-eight  (Similar to later questions)
(Here are some other proposals that are being considered in Congress as ways to reform Medicare. For each, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.... Increasing the amount Medicare beneficiaries pay in premiums and deductibles  (Similar to later questions)
As you may know, Congress has voted to permit the sale of U.S. (United States) weapons to the Bosnians, while President (Bill) Clinton and the European allies oppose this policy. Supporters of this change say that it will give the Bosnians a chance to defend themselves against the attacking Serbians. Opponents say this will lead to more killing, and that selling arms to one side will increase U.S. involvement in the conflict. Do you favor or oppose selling arms to the Bosnians?
Several proposals have been made recently to change the welfare system in the United States. As I read each of the following, please tell me if you favor or oppose that proposal.... Government should set a limit on how fast the cost of welfare programs can grow, regardless of how many people may need them.
(Several proposals have been made recently to change the welfare system in the United States. As I read each of the following, please tell me if you favor or oppose that proposal.)... Government should require each mother to report the name of a child's father before she can receive welfare.
(Several proposals have been made recently to change the welfare system in the United States. As I read each of the following, please tell me if you favor or oppose that proposal.)... Women who have additional children while on welfare should not receive additional benefits for those children.
(Several proposals have been made recently to change the welfare system in the United States. As I read each of the following, please tell me if you favor or oppose that proposal.)... Government should provide child care to low-income mothers who are on welfare who take jobs or are in job training.
Do you favor or oppose ending welfare payments to all able-bodied welfare recipients, including women with pre-school children, after two years and requiring them to take a job?
As you may know, under current law the age of eligibility for Social Security will increase over the next several years so that people will not receive full retirement benefits until they are 67. The purpose is to reduce the costs of Social Security, since Americans live to an older age today. Do you favor or oppose a proposal to extend to 67 the age at which people are able to receive full Medicare benefits?  (Similar to later questions)
Another proposal is to replace Medicare with a system in which recipients would receive vouchers to purchase health insurance of their choice. If their choice costs more than the value of the voucher, they would pay the difference. If it costs less, they might get a rebate. Do you favor or oppose this voucher system?  (Similar to later questions)
In order to reduce the costs of Medicare to taxpayers, do you favor or oppose requiring all Medicare recipients to pay a larger share of the costs? (Similar to later questions)
In order to reduce the costs of Medicare to taxpayers, do you favor or oppose keeping the Medicare system like it is but requiring more wealthy Medicare recipients to
Do you favor or oppose allowing students and parents to choose a private school to attend at public expense?  (Similar to later questions)
Many high school graduates cannot afford to attend college, although they may have the ability and desire to do so. When students have the ability and desire to attend college but not enough money, would you favor or oppose more state or federal assistance to enable them to attend?
There are several forms of state or federal assistance that might be provided to a student who has the ability but not enough money to attend college. As I read off each form of assistance, one at a time, would you tell me whether you would favor or oppose this form of assistance?... More scholarships and grants
(There are several forms of state or federal assistance that might be provided to a student who has the ability but not enough money to attend college. As I read off each form of assistance, one at a time, would you tell me whether you would favor or oppose this form of assistance?)... More work-study programs
(There are several forms of state or federal assistance that might be provided to a student who has the ability but not enough money to attend college. As I read off each form of assistance, one at a time, would you tell me whether you would favor or oppose this form of assistance?)... More low-interest loans
Do you support or oppose having the government allow only black and white text--no color or pictures--on tobacco billboards and in cigarette advertisements in magazines that many young people read?
Do you support or oppose a ban on tobacco brand names on T-shirts or in sporting events such as auto racing's Winston Cup or the Virginia Slims Tennis Tournament?
Do you support or oppose requiring the tobacco industry to spend$ 150 million a year on a campaign to discourage teenage smoking?
Another proposal is to replace Medicare with a system in which recipients would receive vouchers to purchase health insurance of their choice. If their choice costs more than the value of the voucher, they would pay the difference. If it costs less, they would keep the difference. Do you favor or oppose this voucher system?
Here is a list of changes many people would like to make in the current welfare system. For each idea I read, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that change.... Require all able-bodies people on welfare, including women with small children, to work or learn a job skill. (Similar to other questions)
(Here is a list of changes many people would like to make in the current welfare system. For each idea I read, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that change.)... End increases in welfare payments to women who give birth to children while on welfare.  (Similar to later questions)
(Here is a list of changes many people would like to make in the current welfare system. For each idea I read, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that change.)... Cut the amount of money given to all people on welfare.
Do you favor or oppose the following welfare proposals?... Limit benefits to 5 years  (Similar question later)
(Do you favor or oppose the following welfare proposals?)... Require work after 2 years  (Similar question later)
(Do you favor or oppose the following welfare proposals?)... Deny increased benefits to recipients who have more children
(Do you favor or oppose the following welfare proposals?)... Deny benefits to unwed teenage mothers  (Similar questions later)
Medicare currently sets the fees that doctors and hospitals receive from their patients. In order to help keep Medicare financially sound, would you favor or oppose reducing Medicare payments to doctors and hospitals, even if that might mean some doctors would stop accepting Medicare patients and some hospitals might close or pass those costs along to younger patients?  (Similar questions later)
Currently, Medicare recipients are allowed a choice of doctors. In order to help keep Medicare financially sound, would you favor or oppose encouraging Medicare recipients to enter into health maintenance organizations or other types of managed-care health programs which might cost less and provide a wider range of services but would limit a recipient's choice of doctors?
Another proposal for changing Medicare spending is to allow recipients to opt out of their Medicare benefits and accept a Medical Savings Account instead. This savings account would be a tax-free lump sum of money paid by the government to the recipient, which could be used to pay medical bills directly or to buy private health insurance that would cover catastrophic illnesses. Supporters say the idea gives elderly people more health care choices. Opponents say it would siphon too much money from the Medicare system and leave it financially unstable. Do you favor or oppose this proposal for an optional Medical Savings Account?
There is a chance a peace agreement could be reached by all groups currently fighting in Bosnia. If so, the Clinton Administration is considering contributing U.S. (United States) troops to a United Nations peace-keeping force. Would you favor or oppose that?   (Similar questions later)
Currently, spending on welfare is determined by the number of people in the country who fall below the poverty line, and the government must spend more if additional people need help. Do you favor or oppose changing that so that the total spending on welfare would be set at a fixed amount and each welfare recipient's grant would be cut if the number of people needing benefits went up. (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) somewhat?
I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.... Increased emphasis on anti-drug education in the public schools
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Increased funding for community-based anti-drug education programs
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Increased funding of job training programs for youth at-risk of getting involved with drugs
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Increased use of mandatory drug testing in the workplace
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Mandatory drug testing of high school students
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Making the criminal penalties more severe for the possession and sale of drugs
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Legalization of all drugs
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Increased funding for police to arrest local drug users and dealers
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Passage of a law requiring the death penalty for anyone convicted of smuggling a large quantity of drugs into this country
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Increased U.S. (United States) aid to farmers in foreign drug-producing countries to make them grow crops other than drugs
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Increased U.S. (United States) financial aid to foreign governments to help them fight or arrest drug traffickers
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Use of U.S. (United States) military and drug enforcement advisors in foreign countries to help fight and arrest drug traffickers
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Use of U.S. (United States) military in U.S. cities and on the U.S. border to reduce the sale and use of drugs
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Use of U.S. (United States) military forces inside other countries to help fight or arrest drug traffickers
Turning to environmental issues, do you favor or oppose legislation which would: expand logging, mining, and ranching on public lands?
Turning to environmental issues, do you favor or oppose legislation which would: reduce protection for endangered species?
Turning to environmental issues, do you favor or oppose legislation which would: open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil and gas exploration?
If N.A.T.O. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) sends a peace-keeping force to Bosnia to enforce a cease fire agreement, would you favor or oppose the U.S. (United States) sending ground troops as part of the peace-keeping force?  (Similar questions later)
(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Increased funding for drug treatment facilities
Based on what you have read or heard, please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following Republican proposals.... Cutting loans for college students
(Based on what you have read or heard, please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following Republican proposals.)... Cutting the rate of spending on Medicare--which is the federal health program for the elderly
(Based on what you have read or heard, please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following Republican proposals.)... Cutting the rate of spending on Medicaid--which is the federal health program for the poor
(Based on what you have read or heard, please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following Republican proposals.)... Reducing the Earned Income Tax Credit for the working poor
(Based on what you have read or heard, please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following Republican proposals.)... Balancing the Federal budget
(Based on what you have read or heard, please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following Republican proposals.)... Cutting federal taxes
There is a chance a peace agreement could be reached by all the groups currently fighting in Bosnia. If so, the Clinton Administration is considering contributing U.S. (United States) troops to an international peace-keeping force. Would you favor or oppose that?  (Similar questions later)
Do you favor or oppose sending up to 20 thousand U.S. (United States) troops to Bosnia, as part of a N.A.T.O. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) peacekeeping force, to enforce this peace agreement between Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia?  (Similar questions later)
The following are some of the specific provisions in the congressional Medicare plans. For each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this provision.... Having individuals on Medicare with incomes of more than seventy-five thousand dollars a year pay more for their coverage
(The following are some of the specific provisions in the congressional Medicare plans. For each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this provision.)... Increasing the options and incentives for people on Medicare to join H.M.O.s (Health Maintenance Organizations) and other managed care health plans
(The following are some of the specific provisions in the congressional Medicare plans. For each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this provision.)... Raising the annual deductible that people on Medicare pay for doctor care by fifty dollars next year, with additional ten dollar increase in each of the following five years
President (Bill) Clinton has said the United States would be willing to send some ground troops to Bosnia as part of a peacekeeping force if a peace agreement is reached between the warring factions. Do you favor or oppose using American ground troops in such an operation?  (Similar questions later)
If N.A.T.O. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) sends a peacekeeping force to enforce a cease fire agreement, would you favor or oppose the U.S. (United States) sending ground troops as part of the peacekeeping force?  (Same as prior question)
Do you favor or oppose sending up to 20 thousand U.S. (United States) troops to Bosnia as part of a N.A.T.O. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) peacekeeping force, to enforce this peace agreement between Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia?  (Similar questions later)
The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.... Having people on Medicare with incomes of more than seventy-five thousand dollars a year pay more for their coverage  (Similar questions later)
(The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.)... Having people on Medicare pay twenty percent of the cost for certain services that are fully covered today, such as lab tests and nursing services
(The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.)... Increasing by fifty dollars the annual deductible that people on Medicare must pay for doctor care
(The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.)... Keeping premiums at current levels for those on Medicare who agree to join an H.M.O., or Health Maintenance Organization, while increasing premiums for those who choose to continue seeing private-practice doctors  (Similar questions later)
(The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.)... Increasing the premiums paid by those on Medicare by twenty-one dollars per month
(The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.)... Increasing the premiums paid by those on Medicare by seven dollars per month
(The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.)... Reducing the fees Medicare pays to hospitals and doctors for services  (Similar questions later)
Congress has passed legislation banning the manufacture, sale or possession of rapid-fire assault weapons. The measure exempts many types of guns used by hunters and other sports enthusiasts. Some people in Congress would like to repeal this assault weapons ban. Do you favor or oppose maintaining a ban on the manufacture, sale and possession of rapid-fire assault weapons? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you (favor/oppose) that strongly or (favor/oppose) that somewhat?   (Similar questions later)
Do you favor or oppose sending 20,000 U.S. (United States) ground troops to Bosnia as part of a N.A.T.O. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Peacekeeping Force?  (Similar questions later)
Here are some specific provisions that could be part of a health care reform plan. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose that specific provision of the plan. And would you be willing to forego this provision if doing so would help get health care reform passed, or do you feel this provision must be in a good health care plan? Requiring all businesses to pay at least 80% of medical coverage for their employees.
(Here are some specific provisions that could be part of a health care reform plan. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose that specific provision of the plan. And would you be willing to forego this provision if doing so would help get health care reform passed, or do you feel this provision must be in a good health care plan?) Providing exactly the same comprehensive benefits package for everyone.
(Here are some specific provisions that could be part of a health care reform plan. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose that specific provision of the plan. And would you be willing to forego this provision if doing so would help get health care reform passed, or do you feel this provision must be in a good health care plan?) Imposing overall limits on how much the U.S. (United States) spends on health care.
(Here are some specific provisions that could be part of a health care reform plan. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose that specific provision of the plan. And would you be willing to forego this provision if doing so would help get health care reform passed, or do you feel this provision must be in a good health care plan?) Charging all Americans the same for health insurance, regardless of factors like their age and where they live.
(Here are some specific provisions that could be part of a health care reform plan. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose that specific provision of the plan. And would you be willing to forego this provision if doing so would help get health care reform passed, or do you feel this provision must be in a good health care plan?) Guaranteeing coverage for all Americans regardless of health or employment status.
The current income tax system taxes higher income people at higher rates, and lower income people at lower rates. Some people have proposed replacing that system with a flat tax which would tax people at all income levels at one, flat tax rate. Would you favor or oppose replacing the current income tax system with one flat tax rate, or don't you know enough about it yet to say?  (Similar questions later)
As you may know, some people have proposed changing the federal income tax system to a flat tax system, in which all but low-income Americans would pay the same percentage of their income in taxes, regardless of how much money they make. In general, do you favor or oppose that proposal?  (Similar questions later)
The Republicans in Congress have proposed taking 270 billion dollars out of the expected growth of the Medicare program by the year 2002. Do you favor or oppose that plan?
Do you favor or oppose stopping welfare payments to recipients after two years?  (Similar questions later)
Currently most states do not allow voting by mail except for absentees. Overall, do you favor or oppose changing the election laws to allow everyone to vote by mail?
All things considered, do you favor or oppose changing the election laws to allow everyone to vote by mail?  (Similar to prior question)
Would you favor or oppose establishing a five-year ban on all legal and illegal immigration into the United States?  (Similar questions later)
There has been a proposal for a flat tax that would take away all or most deductions, including the home mortgage interest deduction, to provide one low tax rate for all taxpayers. Do you support or oppose replacing the current tax system with this flat tax plan?  (Similar questions later)
Do you support or oppose replacing the current tax system with a national retail sales tax?  (Similar questions later)
To make sure future Social Security benefits continue to be at least as good as today's benefits, would you favor or oppose paying higher Social Security taxes?  (Similar questions later)
To make sure future Social Security benefits continue to be at least as good as today's benefits, would you favor or oppose reducing benefits for high income people?  (Similar questions later)
Would you favor or oppose raising the minimum wage from$ 4.25 an hour to$ 5.15 an hour by July, 1997?  (Similar questions later)
There is a chance a peace agreement could be reached by all the groups currently fighting in Bosnia. If so, the Clinton Administration is considering contributing U.S. (United States) troops to an international peacekeeping force. Would you favor or oppose that?  (Similar to prior 2 questions and later questions)
Do you favor or oppose each of the following?... A proposal to raise the minimum wage paid to American workers from$ 4.25 per hour to$ 5.15  (Similar question later)
(Do you favor or oppose each of the following?)... A proposal to stop providing government health benefits and public education to illegal immigrants and their children  (Similar question later)
(Do you favor or oppose each of the following?)... A proposal to eliminate the recent 4.3 cent per gallon increase in federal taxes on gasoline  (Similar question earlier)
As you may know, Congress is considering a reduction in federal gas taxes by four-point-three cents per gallon. Do you favor or oppose this reduction in the gas tax?
(Do you favor or oppose raising the minimum wage over the next two years from$ 4.25 an hour to$ 5.15 an hour?) (If favor, ask:) Would you say you strongly favor or only somewhat favor that increase? (If oppose, ask:) Would you say you strongly oppose or only somewhat oppose that increase?  (Follow up on prior question)
Do you favor or oppose sending up to 20 thousand U.S. (United States) troops to Bosnia, as part of a N.A.T.O. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) peacekeeping force, to enforce the peace agreement between Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia?
(Do you favor or oppose each of the following?)... Stopping legal immigration into the United States for five years  (Similar questions later)
(Do you favor or oppose each of the following?)... Withdrawing the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement, which reduces trade barriers between the United States, Mexico, and Canada
(Here are several ways people have suggested would help conditions for minorities in urban areas. Do you favor or oppose each of these?)... Fund public works projects to improve housing and streets in minority neighborhoods
(Here are several ways people have suggested would help conditions for minorities in urban areas. Do you favor or oppose each of these?)... Give federal tax incentives to encourage businesses to invest in minority neighborhoods
(Here are several ways people have suggested would help conditions for minorities in urban areas. Do you favor or oppose each of these?)... Automatically increase the minimum wage each year to keep pace with inflation
(Here are several ways people have suggested would help conditions for minorities in urban areas. Do you favor or oppose each of these?)... Fund more Head Start programs to provide pre-school education
(I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it.)... Allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally  (Similar questions later)
(I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it.)... Denying welfare benefits to unwed teenagers who have children
Do you support or oppose raising the minimum wage from four dollars and twenty-five cents an hour to five dollars and fifteen cents an hour over a three-year period? (If support or oppose, ask:) Do you strongly support/oppose raising the minimum wage or do you somewhat support/oppose raising the minimum wage?
Congress is considering punishing foreign companies that do business with Cuba, Iran, and Libya by preventing them from selling products in the U.S. (United States). Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
Would you favor or oppose a lifetime limit of five years on welfare payments to those who are able to work?
Would you, personally, support or oppose giving homosexuals a legal right to marry a partner of the same sex?
As you may know, Mexico and the United States are negotiating a free trade agreement that, if agreed to, will loosen many of the restrictions, laws and controls that now govern commerce between the two countries. Do you favor or oppose the free trade agreement between Mexico and the United States, or haven't you heard enough about the proposal to say? (If favor or oppose) Is that (favor/oppose) strongly or (favor/oppose) somewhat?
Do you favor or oppose limiting a person's lifetime eligibility for welfare to a maximum of five years total? (I think that the welfare reform act had already passed Congress at this point)
Do you favor or oppose allowing legal immigrants who are not American citizens to receive welfare benefits? (I think that the welfare reform act had already passed Congress at this point)
If the head of a family receiving welfare benefits does not go to work within two years, would you favor or oppose stopping the family's welfare benefits?
For each item I name, please tell me whether that's something you support or oppose: Making it easier for the F.B.I. (Federal Bureau of Investigation) to put wiretaps on telephone calls made by people suspected of terrorist activities.
For each item I name, please tell me whether that's something you support or oppose: Allowing the U.S. (United States) military to work with civilian law-enforcement authorities in terrorism cases.
For each item I name, please tell me whether that's something you support or oppose: Requiring that identifying markers be put in explosives and in chemicals that can be used to make explosives.
One of the proposals in the (Bob) Dole economic plan is to cut the federal capital gains tax in half, from 28% to 14%. Do you...strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose...this proposal?
In 1994 Congress passed legislation banning the manufacture, sale or possession of rapid-fire assault weapons. The measure exempts many types of guns used by hunters and other sports enthusiasts. Some people in Congress would like to repeal this assault weapons ban. Do you favor or oppose maintaining a ban on the manufacture, sale and possession of rapid-fire assault weapons?
Currently, the federal and state governments share the responsibility for Medicaid, the program which provides health and nursing home benefits for the poor, low-income elderly, and disabled. In general, do you favor or oppose proposals to turn over the responsibility for Medicaid to the states?
Supporters say this legislation (that would require health insurers to offer coverage to people who lose or change jobs, without regard to pre-existing medical conditions, as long as they pay their insurance premiums) would help protect some people who change or lose their jobs from being denied the opportunity to continue their coverage and would make insurance available to more Americans. They also say that helping to solve this problem is the federal government's responsibility. Opponents say this legislation would raise health insurance costs for many people and would result in more people dropping their coverage. They also say the federal government should not be telling insurance companies how to run their business. After hearing these arguments, do you favor or oppose this proposed legislation, or don't you know enough about these issues to have an opinion?
I'm going to give you some information about how Medical Savings Accounts would work, and then ask your opinion of them. Medical Savings Accounts would allow employers to purchase plans with lower premiums that would only provide coverage after the employee pays about...$ 2,000 a year in medical bills. Any savings the employer gets by offering this less expensive plan could be put into the employee's tax-free medical savings account, which could be used to help pay the first...$ 2,000...in medical bills or any additional medical expenses. If it is not spent, it could be withdrawn as additional taxable income or saved to spend on next year's medical bills. Supporters of Medical Savings Accounts say this will lower individuals' health care costs because it would give individuals the incentive to spend their own money more carefully. They also say this would reduce hassle for people to go to a doctor of their own choice without getting the approval of the insurance company. Opponents say that because people would have to pay the first...$ 2,000...for doctor and hospital visits at the time they receive care, Medical Savings Accounts would discourage people from getting needed services and preventive care. They also say that because healthier people are more likely to sign up for Medical Savings Accounts, this would leave sicker people paying higher premiums. After hearing these arguments, do you favor or oppose this proposed legislation to create Medical Savings Accounts, or don't you know enough about these issues to have an opinion?
I'm going to give you some information about how Medical Savings Accounts would work, and then ask your opinion of them. Medical Savings Accounts would allow employers to purchase plans with lower premiums that would only provide coverage after the employee pays about...$ 5,000 a year in medical bills. Any savings the employer gets by offering this less expensive plan could be put into the employee's tax-free medical savings account, which could be used to help pay the first...$ 5,000...in medical bills or any additional medical expenses. If it is not spent, it could be withdrawn as additional taxable income or saved to spend on next year's medical bills. Supporters of Medical Savings Accounts say this will lower individuals' health care costs because it would give individuals the incentive to spend their own money more carefully. They also say this would reduce hassle for people to go to a doctor of their own choice without getting the approval of the insurance company. Opponents say that because people would have to pay the first...$ 5,000...for doctor and hospital visits at the time they receive care, Medical Savings Accounts would discourage people from getting needed services and preventive care. They also say that because healthier people are more likely to sign up for Medical Savings Accounts, this would leave sicker people paying higher premiums. After hearing these arguments, do you favor or oppose this proposed legislation to create Medical Savings Accounts, or don't you know enough about these issues to have an opinion?
Please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following proposals. Reduce the amount of money the federal government spends on Social Security by raising the retirement age and reducing payments to wealthy recipients.  (similar questions later)
Do you favor or oppose allowing students and parents to choose a private school to attend at public expense?  (Similar questions later)
Some people suggest that the public schools be replaced by a system of private and church-related schools with parents selecting from among these non-public schools, using vouchers paid for by the government. Do you favor or oppose replacing the existing system of public schools with a system of non-public schools?
Do you favor or oppose establishing a school voucher program that would allow parents to use tax funds to send their children to the school of their choice, even if it were a private school?  (Similar to later questions)
Do you favor or oppose allowing the military to become actively involved in combatting drug trafficking?
Do you favor or oppose expanding the current federal regulations on handgun sales to include people convicted for crimes of domestic violence?
As you may know, Congress is debating a proposal to bar children of illegal immigrants from attending public schools. Supporters of this idea say that providing a public school education to children of illegal immigrants is unfair to taxpayers. Opponents of this idea say that prohibiting children of illegal immigrants from going to school would lead to more youth crime and put teachers in the position of informing on their students. Do you favor or oppose barring children of illegal immigrants from attending public schools?
Two weeks ago, Bosnia, Croatia, and Serbia signed a peace agreement which the United States helped negotiate. Do you favor or oppose sending up to twenty thousand U.S. (United States) troops to Bosnia as part of a N.A.T.O. (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) peacekeeping force to enforce this peace agreement?  (Similar questions later)
I am going to read you a list of proposals and for each one, please tell me if you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose that proposal.... Giving government subsidies to parents who teach their children at home instead of sending them to school.
(I am going to read a few statements. Please tell me if you support or oppose each item I name.) Do you support or oppose: A five-year freeze on legal immigration?
(I am going to read a few statements. Please tell me if you support or oppose each item I name.) Do you support or oppose: A flat-tax system, where everyone pays the same tax rate no matter what their income?  (Similar questions later)
(I am going to read a few statements. Please tell me if you support or oppose each item I name.) Do you support or oppose: Allowing homosexual couples to have the same benefits as married heterosexual couples, such as health benefits, inheritance rights and Social Security survivor benefits?
Do you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... A law requiring women seeking abortions to wait 24 hours before having the procedure done  (Similar questions later)
(Do you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.)... A law requiring doctors to inform patients about alternatives to abortion before performing the procedure.  (Similar questions later)
(Do you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.)... A law requiring women under 18 to get parental consent for any abortion.  (Similar questions later)
(Do you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.)... A law requiring that the husband of a married woman be notified if she decides to have an abortion.
(Do you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.)... A law which would make it illegal to perform a specific abortion procedure conducted in the last six months of pregnancy known as a 'partial birth abortion', except in cases necessary to save the life of the mother.  (Similar questions later)
Would you, personally, favor or oppose making RU-486--an abortion pill--available in the United States as a prescription drug?
There is a proposal that would allow people to invest some of their Social Security taxes in the stock market. This change means that when people retire, their benefits could either be higher or lower than expected, depending on the stock market's performance. Would you favor or oppose this proposal to allow people to invest their Social Security taxes in the stock market?  (Similar questions later)
The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.... Keeping premiums at current levels for those on Medicare who agree to join an H.M.O. or Health Maintenance Organization, while increasing premiums for those who choose to continue seeing private practice doctors  (Similar questions later)
(The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.)... Having Medicare beneficiaries with incomes of more than forty thousand dollars a year pay more for their health care coverage  (Similar questions later)
(The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.)... Increasing the Medicare payroll tax for all employed people  (Similar questions later)
(The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.)... Gradually raising the eligibility age for Medicare from sixty-five to sixty-eight
(The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.)... Increasing the amount Medicare beneficiaries pay in premiums and deductibles  (Similar Questions later)
(The following are some proposals that are being considered in Congress to deal with Medicare's funding problems. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal.)... Reducing the fees Medicare pays to hospitals and doctors for services  (Similar Question later)
There is now a proposal to reduce the government's official measure of inflation, called the Consumer Price Index. This will reduce future cost-of-living increases in such programs as Social Security and veterans' benefits, but also will reduce the federal deficit. Do you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose reducing the Consumer Price Index in this manner?  (Similar questions later)
I am going to read you two proposals about the system for funding political campaigns in America, and for each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose that proposal.... Using public funds to pay part of the cost of Congressional campaigns, in exchange for limits on contributions from individuals and political action committees, in order to reduce the influence of special interests.   (Similar questions later)
(I am going to read you two proposals about the system for funding political campaigns in America and for each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose that proposal.)... Allowing contributors to give as much as they want, and allowing candidates to spend as much as they can, but reporting all the information and making it publicly available.  (Similar Question later)
(I am going to read you two education proposals, and for each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose that proposal.)... Giving government vouchers to parents who send their children to private schools.  (Similar Question later)
RC05A I'd like to read you a list of changes that have been proposed and for each one I read, I'd like you to tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose that change.... Significantly reduce the number of immigrants allowed into the U.S. (United States) each year.
RC05D (I'd like to read you a list of changes that have been proposed and for each one I read, I'd like you to tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose that change.)... Establish more government controls on TV (television), movies, and online services.
Please say whether you would favor or oppose the following changes in federal campaign finance laws.... Limiting the amount of money a candidate for federal office, such as President and Congress, can contribute to his or her own political campaign.  (Similar questions later)
(Please say whether you would favor or oppose the following changes in federal campaign finance laws.)... Prohibiting all non-citizens, even if they are legal residents of the United States, from contributing to political campaigns.  (Similar question later)
(Please say whether you would favor or oppose the following changes in federal campaign finance laws.)... Limiting the amount of money individual citizens can contribute to the national political parties.  (Similar question later)
(Please say whether you would favor or oppose the following changes in federal campaign finance laws.)... Limiting the total amount of money labor unions can contribute to the U.S. (United States) House and Senate campaigns each election.
(Please say whether you would favor or oppose the following changes in federal campaign finance laws.)... Limiting the total amount of money which business and industry can contribute to U.S. (United States) House and Senate campaigns each election.
(Please say whether you would favor or oppose the following changes in federal campaign finance laws.)... Establishing a new campaign finance system where federal campaigns are funded by the government and all contributions from individuals and private groups are banned.  (Similar question later)
(Please say whether you would favor or oppose the following changes in federal campaign finance laws.)... Putting a limit on the amount of money candidates for the U.S. (United States) House and Senate can raise and spend on their political campaigns.  (Similar question later)
Do you favor or oppose proposals to ban x-rated materials from the Internet and online services?
Do you favor or oppose proposals to ban child pornography from the Internet and online services?
Do you favor or oppose proposals to ban materials that encourage political terrorism from the Internet and online services?
Thinking about Social Security, do you favor or oppose investing a portion of Social Security tax funds in the stock market?  (Similar to later questions)
To make sure future Medicare benefits continue to be at least as good as today's benefits, would you favor or oppose reducing benefits for high income people?  (Similar to later questions)
As you may know, government experts say that because the baby boom generation is so large, Social Security will begin to run out of money when those who are in their forties and fifties retire. To solve that problem a federal advisory committee has come up with three different proposals to keep the retirement fund solvent. Would you please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of those plans. For example... the first plan would keep the current Social Security system as is, but it would have the government invest about forty percent of Social Security revenue in the stock market rather than in government bonds as is currently done. Do you favor or oppose this plan?  (Similar to other questions ex. Dec, 1998)
(As you may know, government experts say that because the baby boom generation is so large, Social Security will begin to run out of money when those who are in their forties and fifties retire. To solve that problem a federal advisory committee has come up with three different proposals to keep the retirement fund solvent. Would you please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of those plans.) For example... the second plan would divide Social Security into two parts. The first part would have the Social Security system continue as a government program, but would guarantee a base monthly benefit of$ 410. The second part would take the rest of the money from each person's Social Security taxes and invest it in personal savings accounts that he or she chooses. The amount of the entire Social Security benefit that the individuals would receive when they retire would depend on how well or how poorly they invested in their personal savings account. To continue providing benefits to those who are already retired, the government would have to raise Social Security taxes under this plan by about 1.5%. Do you favor or oppose this plan?   (Similar to other questions)
(As you may know, government experts say that because the baby boom generation is so large, Social Security will begin to run out of money when those who are in their forties and fifties retire. To solve that problem a federal advisory committee has come up with three different proposals to keep the retirement fund solvent. Would you please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of those plans.) For example... under a third plan, the current Social Security system would be kept intact, but in addition, there would be a compulsory individual savings account with funds that would be automatically deducted from workers' salaries. With these savings accounts, individuals could invest as they wish to supplement their retirement benefits. Under this plan, a new 1.6% payroll tax would be imposed. Do you favor or oppose this plan?
As you my know, Medicare is costing about$ 150 billion dollars a year and both (Bill) Clinton and the Republicans have been saying that Medicare has to be changed substantially in order to keep it solvent as the country's population ages. In order to reduce the cost of the program, there have been several proposals to change some aspects of the program. Please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.... Currently, all Medicare recipients--regardless of income--pay the same premium of 46 dollars and 10 cents a month. In order to reduce the cost of the program, would you favor or oppose requiring elderly people with above average incomes to pay a higher Medicare premium? (Similar to other questions)
(As you my know, Medicare is costing about$ 150 billion dollars a year and both (Bill) Clinton and the Republicans have been saying that Medicare has to be changed substantially in order to keep it solvent as the country's population ages. In order to reduce the cost of the program,there have been several proposals to change some aspects of the program. Please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.)... Medicare now requires patients to pay the first 20 percent of their medical bills. In order to reduce the cost of the program, would you favor or oppose raising that share to 25 percent?
(As you my know, Medicare is costing about$ 150 billion dollars a year and both (Bill) Clinton and the Republicans have been saying that Medicare has to be changed substantially in order to keep it solvent as the country's population ages. In order to reduce the cost of the program,there have been several proposals to change some aspects of the program. Please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.)... As of now, Medicare allows for most tests, treatments, and surgeries that doctors recommend, no matter how old the patient is. In order to reduce the cost of Medicare would you favor or oppose refusing certain treatments to patients who are 80 years old or older, such as organ transplants and kidney dialysis?
(As you my know, Medicare is costing about$ 150 billion dollars a year and both (Bill) Clinton and the Republicans have been saying that Medicare has to be changed substantially in order to keep it solvent as the country's population ages. In order to reduce the cost of the program,there have been several proposals to change some aspects of the program. Please tell me if you favor or oppose each of the following proposals.)... Medicare patients are now allowed a choice of doctors. In order to reduce the cost of the program, would you favor or oppose requiring medicare patients to pay a higher portion of their doctor's bill unless they entered into health maintenance organizations, called HMO's, or other types of managed-care programs which would limit their choice of doctors?
As you may know, under the new welfare reform bill, legal immigrants will have their welfare benefits cut, they will be required to work and pay taxes for ten years before they can qualify for such federal benefits as food stamps and Supplemental Security Income for the disabled and elderly. President (Bill) Clinton wants to restore spending and benefits to legal immigrants saying that this provision of the bill is too unfair. Do you favor or oppose restoring benefits to legal immigrants?
As you may know, under the new welfare reform bill, able-bodied, adults who do not have dependent children will be limited to three months of food stamps in a 36 months period unless they find work. President (Bill) Clinton wants to restore spending and benefits for these people saying that the provision on eligibility for food stamps is too tough. Do you favor or oppose restoring benefits?
Would you favor or oppose a campaign finance reform plan that included the following: candidates would no longer be able to accept contributions from any political action committee, they would be required to raise most of their campaign money from contributors who live in their home state, and they would be asked to accept voluntary limits on spending and fund-raising and those who agree would receive free or discounted television air time for campaign advertising?  (Similar to other questions)
Do you favor or oppose a reduction in the capital gains taxes that investors pay on the sale of stocks, businesses, or other assets?
There is a proposal that would allow people to invest some of their Social Security payroll contributions in the stock market. This change means that when people retire, their benefits could either be higher or lower than expected, depending on the stock market's performance. Would you favor or oppose this proposal to allow people to invest their Social Security payroll contributions in the stock market?  (Similar to later questions)
(Would you favor or oppose the federal government financing presidential and congressional campaigns out of tax money, or don't you have an opinion on this?) (If no opinion, ask:) If you had to say, would you favor or oppose the federal government financing presidential and congressional elections?  (Similar to prior question) (*2)
In order to reduce Congressional campaign contributions from special interests, would you favor or oppose public financing to help Congressional candidates in their campaigns?
(I am going to read a few statements. Please tell me if you support or oppose each item I name.) Do you support or oppose...reducing spending on entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security?
Do you favor or oppose cutting back on the growth of Medicare, the health care program for the elderly, in order to balance the federal budget?  (Similar to other questions)
Would you favor or oppose each of the following proposals as a way to preserve Medicare, the health care program for the elderly?... Cut back on the rate of growth of benefits to all Medicare recipients. (Similar to other questions)
(Would you favor or oppose each of the following proposals as a way to preserve Medicare, the health care program for the elderly?)... Cut back benefits to Medicare recipients who do not belong to an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization).
(Would you favor or oppose each of the following proposals as a way to preserve Medicare, the health care program for the elderly?)... Raise the age to qualify for Medicare benefits.
(Would you favor or oppose each of the following proposals as a way to preserve Medicare, the health care program for the elderly?)... Cut back on the rate of growth of fees that Medicare pays to doctors and hospitals for medical procedures.
(Would you favor or oppose each of the following proposals as a way to preserve Medicare, the health care program for the elderly?)... Cut back on benefits to Medicare recipients with an annual household income above$ 100,000.
Would you favor or oppose a plan that prohibits all political contributions from corporations, unions, special interests, and individuals, and instead funds all political campaigns from the federal treasury?
There is now a proposal to reduce the government's official measure of inflation, called the Consumer Price Index, which some economists believe does not accurately reflect price increases. This will reduce future cost-of-living increases in such programs as Social Security and veterans' benefits, but also will reduce the federal deficit and raise some future income taxes. Do you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose reducing the Consumer Price Index in this manner?
(I am going to read you some education proposals, and for each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose that proposal.)... Providing tax-funded vouchers or tax deductions to parents who send their children to private schools  (*2)
As you may know, President (Bill) Clinton recently proposed that the federal government encourage states and local school districts to participate in a national test to measure reading skills for all 4th grade students and math skills for all 8th grade students. What is your reaction to President Clinton's proposal--do you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal?  (I saw a version of this question elsewhere)
In order to reduce the amount of money spent on campaigns, would you favor or oppose giving Presidential candidates a significant amount of free television time for campaign advertisements and speeches?
In order to reduce the amount of money spent on campaigns, would you favor or oppose requiring all commercial television stations to give presidential candidates a significant amount of free television time for campaign advertisements and speeches? (Similar to prior question)
In order to reduce the influence of political action committees, would you favor or oppose reducing the limit on their contributions from five thousand to one thousand dollars?  (Similar to earlier question)
Some people have proposed public financing of political campaigns--that is, using only tax money to pay for political campaigns. Would you favor or oppose public financing to pay for poltiical campaigns?
A plan is currently being considered in which tobacco companies would set up a fund to compensate smokers with health problems as well as accept limits on cigarette advertising and increased government regulation of tobacco use. In exchange, smokers with health problems would no longer be able to sue the tobacco companies. (Similar to a question in May 1997
After the crash of TWA Flight 800, President (Bill) Clinton asked airports in the U.S. (United States) to increase and strengthen their security measures. Airport personnel say that this additional security would mean that passengers would have to come to the airport about one-half hour earlier than they have been getting there, and that airline ticket prices would most likely increase. Do you favor or oppose these measures to make airports more secure even though you would have to come to the airport earlier and pay a higher price for your airline ticket?
Do you favor or oppose expanding NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Agreement between Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. (United States)), to include free trade with other Latin American countries?
Do you favor or oppose a federal law to require a seven-day waiting period before an individual can purchase a handgun?
Please indicate whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which might be included in the plan to balance the budget by the year 2002.... Reducing taxes for middle-income families with young children
(Please indicate whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which might be included in the plan to balance the budget by the year 2002.)... Establishing a tax credit to help families pay for two years of education for their children beyond high school  (Similar to later questions)
(Please indicate whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which might be included in the plan to balance the budget by the year 2002.)... Reducing the taxes people pay when they sell stocks, bonds, or real estate
(Please indicate whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which might be included in the plan to balance the budget by the year 2002.)... Reducing the taxes people must pay when they inherit money or property
(Please indicate whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which might be included in the plan to balance the budget by the year 2002.)... Making small reductions in the amount by which Social Security benefits are increased each year
(Please indicate whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which might be included in the plan to balance the budget by the year 2002.)... Making small increases in Medicare premiums
America's largest tobacco companies are currently negotiating a plan that would limit their financial responsibility for the health problems of smokers. In exchange, the tobacco companies would support increased federal regulation of tobacco and contribute billions of dollars in a fund to compensate smokers with smoking related illnesses. Would you generally favor or oppose this proposed settlement?  (Similar to later questions)
Do you favor or oppose a law which would make it illegal to perform a specific abortion procedure often referred to as 'partial birth abortion', except when necessary to save the life of the mother?  (Similar to June 1998)
Do you favor or oppose a law which would make it illegal to perform an abortion once the fetus is able to live outside the mother's womb, except when necessary to save the life of the mother or prevent serious harm to her health?
(I am going to read a few statements. Please tell me if you support or oppose each item I name.) Do you support or oppose...reducing spending on defense/military?
RM1A There has been discussion in Washington about how to keep the Medicare program financially sound for future generations. Congress is now considering several proposals to reduce the costs of the program. As I read each, tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it.... Gradually raise the age at which one is eligible for Medicare from 65 to 67
RM1B (There has been discussion in Washington about how to keep the Medicare program financially sound for future generations. Congress is now considering several proposals to reduce the costs of the program. As I read each, tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it.)... Require individual seniors who make more than$ 50,000 a year and couples who make more than$ 75,000 a year to pay a larger share of their doctors' bills  (Similar to prior question)
K790 Senior citizens who are single and make more than$ 50,000 a year, or those who are married and earn more than$ 75,000 a year, would have to pay more for Medicare than senior citizens with lower incomes. Do you favor or oppose this change?  (Similar to other questions)
In order to keep the Social Security program financially sound in the future, would you favor or oppose each of the following proposals?... Having everyone pay more in Social Security taxes (Similar to other questions, ex Dec. 1998)
(In order to keep the Social Security program financially sound in the future, would you favor or oppose each of the following proposals?)... Reducing benefits paid to all retirees in the future (Similar to other questions, ex Dec. 1998)
(In order to keep the Social Security program financially sound in the future, would you favor or oppose each of the following proposals?)... Gradually increasing the retirement age for Social Security without affecting people now receiving benefits (Similar to other questions, ex Dec. 1998)
(In order to keep the Social Security program financially sound in the future, would you favor or oppose each of the following proposals?)... Reducing benefits paid to upper-income retirees in the future (Similar to other questions, ex Dec. 1998)
Some people favor investing a portion of Social Security tax funds in the stock market because this might lead to higher investment returns. Other people oppose this idea because they say the stock market is too unpredictable. What is your opinion? Do you favor or oppose investing a portion of the tax money collected for Social Security in the stock market? (Similar to other questions, ex Dec. 1998)
Overall, would you favor or oppose an increase in taxes on Social Security benefits?
Would you favor or oppose having all federal elections financed out of public funds, with strict enforced limits on how much each candidate for President, US (United States) Senator, or Congressman could spend?
I am going to read to you some of the proposals that have been made to change the way that political campaigns are financed. For each, please tell me whether that is something you would personally favor or oppose. (If favor/oppose, ask:) Do you strongly favor/oppose or just somewhat? Placing a limit on how much a candidate for the House of Representatives or Senate could spend  (Similar to later questions)
(I am going to read to you some of the proposals that have been made to change the way that political campaigns are financed. For each, please tell me whether that is something you would personally favor or oppose.) (If favor/oppose, ask:) Do you strongly favor/oppose or just somewhat? Placing a limit on how much any candidate for President could spend  (Similar to later questions)
(I am going to read to you some of the proposals that have been made to change the way that political campaigns are financed. For each, please tell me whether that is something you would personally favor or oppose.) (If favor/oppose ask:) Do you strongly favor/oppose or just somewhat? Requiring that candidates for the House of Representatives raise three quarters of their money from within their own districts (Similar to later questions)
(I am going to read to you some of the proposals that have been made to change the way that political campaigns are financed. For each, please tell me whether that is something you would personally favor or oppose.) (If favor/oppose, ask:) Do you strongly favor/oppose or just somewhat? Requiring that candidates for the Senate raise three quarters of their money from within their own states
(I am going to read to you some of the proposals that have been made to change the way that political campaigns are financed. For each, please tell me whether that is something you would personally favor or oppose.) (If favor/oppose, ask:) Do you strongly favor/oppose or just somewhat? Prohibit foreign companies and non-citizens from contributing money to political parties (Similar to other questions)
(I am going to read to you some of the proposals that have been made to change the way that political campaigns are financed. For each, please tell me whether that is something you would personally favor or oppose.) (If favor/oppose,ask:) Do you strongly favor/oppose or just somewhat? Encouraging small contributions by reducing the taxes of small givers, dollar-for-dollar, for their contributions up to$ 100 (Similar to other questions)
(I am going to read to you some of the proposals that have been made to change the way that political campaigns are financed. For each, please tell me whether that is something you would personally favor or oppose.) (If favor/oppose, ask:) Do you strongly favor/oppose or just somewhat? Limit the amount that candidates can spend on political advertisements on television (Similar to other questions)
Do you favor or oppose legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use?
(In order to reduce the influence of political action committees, would you favor or oppose reducing the limit on their contributions from five thousand to one thousand dollars?) (If favor, ask:) As you may know, the Supreme Court has ruled that giving campaign contributions is the same as free speech and for the most part, cannot be regulated. Given that, would you favor or oppose reducing the limit on political action committees' contributions from five thousand to one thousand dollars?
There is a proposal that the country apologize to African Americans for slavery. Do you favor or oppose this?
Would you favor or oppose a proposal which would make it easier for the President to make trade agreements with other countries similar to the North American Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Mexico--also known as NAFTA?  (Similar to question in January 1998)
Congress is considering a proposal to replace the American eagle design on the back of the US quarter with fifty different designs, one chosen to represent each state, while keeping George Washington's portrait on the front of the quarter. Would you generally favor or oppose that plan to redesign the quarter?
I'm going to read you some different proposals to change the way federal election campaigns are run. As I read each proposal, tell me if you would strongly favor it, somewhat favor it, somewhat oppose it, or strongly oppose it. How about this proposal...banning all campaign contributions by people who are not American citizens?
(I'm going to read you some different proposals to change the way federal election campaigns are run. As I read each proposal, tell me if you would strongly favor it, somewhat favor it, somewhat oppose it, or strongly oppose it.) How about this proposal...limiting how much of their own money wealthy candidates can spend on their campaigns?
(I'm going to read you some different proposals to change the way federal election campaigns are run. As I read each proposal, tell me if you would strongly favor it, somewhat favor it, somewhat oppose it, or strongly oppose it.) How about this proposal... providing free TV (television) time to political candidates or parties?  (Similar to other questions this month)
(I'm going to read you some different proposals to change the way federal election campaigns are run. As I read each proposal, tell me if you would strongly favor it, somewhat favor it, somewhat oppose it, or strongly oppose it.) How about this proposal... requiring candidates for the US (United States) House and Senate to raise a certain percent of their campaign funds within their own states?
(I'm going to read you some different proposals to change the way federal election campaigns are run. As I read each proposal, tell me if you would strongly favor it, somewhat favor it, somewhat oppose it, or strongly oppose it.) How about this proposal... banning all private contributions and using government funds to pay for all congressional and presidential campaigns, which would not cost more than$ 5 a person?
(I'm going to read you some different proposals to change the way federal election campaigns are run. As I read each proposal, tell me if you would strongly favor it, somewhat favor it, somewhat oppose it, or strongly oppose it.) How about this proposal... limiting or banning campaign contributions by political action committees?
(I'm going to read you some different proposals to change the way federal election campaigns are run. As I read each proposal, tell me if you would strongly favor it, somewhat favor it, somewhat oppose it, or strongly oppose it.) How about this proposal... limiting the amount of TV (television) air time for political advertising?
(I'm going to read you some different proposals to change the way federal election campaigns are run. As I read each proposal, tell me if you would strongly favor it, somewhat favor it, somewhat oppose it, or strongly oppose it.) How about this proposal... limiting contributions to political parties, in the same way direct contributions to candidates are now limited?
(I'm going to read you some different proposals to change the way federal election campaigns are run. As I read each proposal, tell me if you would strongly favor it, somewhat favor it, somewhat oppose it, or strongly oppose it.) How about this proposal... removing all limits on campaign contributions, provided that campaigns make known who donated money and how much they donated?
(I'm going to read you some different proposals to change the way federal election campaigns are run. As I read each proposal, tell me if you would strongly favor it, somewhat favor it, somewhat oppose it, or strongly oppose it.) How about this proposal... encouraging more small campaign contributions by giving people an income tax credit for the first$ 100 they contribute each year?
In order to keep Medicare solvent well into the next century, some have proposed that higher-income people over the age of 65 pay more for their premiums in Medicare. Do you favor or oppose this proposal? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you favor/oppose that strongly or favor/oppose somewhat?
President (Bill) Clinton has proposed that the federal government administer a voluntary national testing program that would routinely test 4th and 8th grade students in order to measure the performance of the nation's public schools. In general, do you favor or oppose this proposal by President Clinton?
Please tell me whether you personally are inclined to support or oppose each of the following policies.... Having the US (United States) government contribute tax dollars to help other countries save species and habitats? (If support/oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?
(Please tell me whether you personally are inclined to support or oppose each of the following policies.)... The US (United States) government spending tax dollars on programs to save species and habitat in the US? (If support/oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?
(Please tell me whether you personally are inclined to support or oppose each of the following policies.)... Giving tax incentives to encourage land owners to voluntarily protect habitat for plants and animals? (If support/oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat?
Another suggestion for reducing the problem of global warming is to increase the use of nuclear power as a source of energy and to decrease the use of fossil fuels, such as oil and gas. Would you, personally, favor or oppose the increased use of nuclear power as a source of energy in order to prevent global warming?
QR1 President (Bill) Clinton is considering asking the country to apologize to African-Americans for slavery. Do you favor or oppose this?  (Similar to question in August 1997)
As you may know, Social Security has raised its age eligibility from 65 years of age to 67 years of age. In order to keep Medicare solvent well into the next century, some have proposed that Medicare do the same as Social Security and raise its age eligibility from 65 years of age to 67 years of age. Do you favor or oppose this proposal? (If favor or oppose, ask:) Do you favor/oppose that strongly or favor/oppose somewhat?  (Similar to questions in 1998)
Another proposal for changing the tax system in this country is to eliminate the federal income tax and replace it with a national sales tax of around 15%, applied to all retail purchases. Would you favor or oppose that proposal?
Do you generally favor or oppose programs which would give preferential treatment in school admissions and job hirings to women and minorities?
Would you favor or oppose cutting everyone's federal income tax by 15 percent?
As you may know, people are now covered by the Medicare health insurance program starting at age 65. A new proposal would let people buy Medicare coverage starting three years earlier, at age 62, for about$ 300 a month. Would you support or oppose this plan?
Another proposal would let people who are laid off from their jobs buy Medicare coverage starting at age 55 for about$ 400 a month. Would you support or oppose this plan?
Would you support or oppose raising federal taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products?
Would you support or oppose raising the minimum wage, which is now five dollars and fifteen cents an hour?
There have been many proposals made over the years to regulate abortion. Would you favor or oppose requiring a test to make sure that the fetus is not developed enough to live outside the womb before a woman could have an abortion?
Would you favor or oppose requiring a 24-hour waiting period for women seeking an abortion before the abortion could take place?
Would you favor or oppose requiring parental consent before a girl under 18 years of age could have an abortion?
With a prescription, RU-486 allows women to terminate a pregnancy, in its very early stages. Do you favor or oppose allowing women to use RU-486 as an alternative to surgical abortion?
Do you favor or oppose giving tax credits to families that earn less than$ 60,000 to help pay for child care costs?
Do you favor or oppose increasing federal spending to provide child care assistance to working parents?
President (Bill) Clinton has asked Congress for authority to negotiate trade agreements. This would mean that once negotiations are completed, Congress would vote yes or no on the agreement as a whole, but could not make any amendments or changes. Do you favor or oppose giving the President this so-called 'fast track' authority to negotiate free trade agreements?
Do you favor or oppose a proposal to change the name of the airport in Washington, D.C. from National Airport to Ronald Reagan Airport?
United Nations weapons inspectors are in Iraq to ensure that Iraq is not developing weapons of mass destruction. If the government of Iraq continues to restrict United Nations weapons inspections, would you favor or oppose the United States using its Air Force to bomb targets there?
Great Britain is willing to participate in a joint action with the US (United States) against Iraq, but some allies, like France and and Russia, oppose air strikes at this time. Under these circumstances, would you favor or oppose the US using its Air Force to bomb in Iraq?
In order to address future problems in the Social Security system, please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following.... Raising the amount of taxes which higher-income retirees pay on their Social Security benefits
(In order to address future problems in the Social Security system, please tell me whether you favor or oppose each of the following.)... Raising taxes on all Americans receiving Social Security benefits
Do you favor or oppose allowing Americans to put a portion of their Social Security taxes into a personal savings account to be used for retirement?
What is your reaction to a proposal to eliminate all federal income and payroll taxes and replace them with a new national sales tax of twenty-three percent? Is this something you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose?
President (Bill) Clinton has proposed a plan by which some people over the age of fifty-five can purchase early Medicare coverage--do you favor or oppose this proposal?  (Similar to another question this month)
As you may know, the United States has allowed limited trade relations on food and medicine with other unfriendly countries, but not Cuba. Do you favor or oppose the United States government allowing limited trade with Cuba on food and medicine while Fidel Castro is in power?
Currently, the federal government's National Institutes of Health provides thirteen billion dollars of grants to research centers, universities, and hospitals for research, prevention, and treatment of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, AIDS, and diabetes. Would you favor or oppose a proposal over the next five years to double the National Institutes of Health's research budget?
Do you favor or oppose an outright ban on the cloning of human beings?
As you may know, the Social Security system is expected to begin running out of money in 15 years or so. One proposal to help avoid that is to put some or all Social Security money into stock and bonds. This could produce more retirement money for you, but it could also mean taking higher risks with your retirement savings. Would you support or oppose this proposal  (Similar to questions December 1998)
(As you may know, Bill Clinton made a number of proposals in his State of the Union address (January 27, 1998). I am going to read a brief description of each one and after you hear it, please tell me whether you support or oppose each proposal.)... He also proposed increasing the tax on cigarettes to help decrease teenage smoking. Do you support or oppose this proposal? (If support or oppose, ask:) Do you strongly support/oppose or somewhat support/oppose this proposal?
(As you may know, Bill Clinton made a number of proposals in his State of the Union address (January 27, 1998). I am going to read a brief description of each one and after you hear it, please tell me whether you support or oppose each proposal.)... He proposed increasing the minimum wage. Do you support or oppose this proposal? (If support or oppose, ask:) Do you strongly support/oppose or somewhat support/oppose this proposal?
As you may know, Congress voted two years ago to raise the minimum wage to five dollars and fifteen cents an hour. Now President (Bill) Clinton and Democrats in Congress have proposed raising it over the next two years to six dollars and fifteen cents an hour. Do you favor or oppose this increase?
One proposal that has been made would allow or require people to put a portion af their Social Security payroll taxes into personal retirement accounts that would be invested in private stocks and bonds. Some people think that individuals would have more money for retirement if they were allowed to invest and manage some of their Social Security payroll taxes themselves. Others think that it is too risky and could leave some people without adequate money for retirement if the stock market were to decline in value significantly. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
Congress is considering toughening gun control legislation to limit handgun purchases to one per month or twelve per year, do you favor or oppose this legislation?
Congress is considering legislation that holds adults criminally responsible if they allow young children to have access to firearms that are used to injure or kill another person. Do you favor or oppose this legislation?
Would you favor or oppose the US (United States) Treasury making a gold-colored, one dollar coin to replace the current Susan B. Anthony dollar coin--or doesn't it matter to you one way or the other?
America's largest tobacco companies are currently negotiating a plan that would limit their financial responsibility for the health problems of smokers. In exchange, the tobacco companies would support increased federal regulation of tobacco and contribute billions of dollars into a fund to compensate smokers with smoking related illnesses. Would you generally favor or oppose this proposed settlement?
As you may know, Congress is considering several proposals regarding the tobacco industry. As I read some of these, please say whether you favor or oppose each one.... Increasing federal taxes on cigarettes by$ 1.10 a pack over the next five years
(As you may know, Congress is considering several proposals regarding the tobacco industry. As I read some of these, please say whether you favor or oppose each one.)... Classifying nicotine as a drug so that it can be regulated by the same government agency that regulates prescription drugs
(As you may know, Congress is considering several proposals regarding the tobacco industry. As I read some of these, please say whether you favor or oppose each one.)... Requiring the tobacco companies to pay penalties if teen smoking is not reduced by a certain date
(As you may know, Congress is considering several proposals regarding the tobacco industry. As I read some of these, please say whether you favor or oppose each one.)... Limiting the amount of money tobacco companies have to pay each year as the result of lawsuits against them
(As you may know, Congress is considering several proposals regarding the tobacco industry. As I read some of these, please say whether you favor or oppose each one.)... Putting severe restrictions on the advertising and sale of cigarettes to minors
As you may know, recent scientific developments in DNA testing may now allow the military to identify the body of the Vietnam soldier buried in the Tomb of the Unknowns, formerly known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Do you, personally, favor or oppose the US (United States) military's plan to remove that body and attempt to identify him?
(Would you favor or oppose each of the following measures that have been suggested as ways to reduce prison overcrowding?)... Increasing taxes to build more prisons
As you may know, the federal government sometimes requires state and local governments to adopt programs and regulations, but does not provide the money to pay for them. Would you support or oppose a law prohibiting the federal government from imposing these 'unfunded mandates'?
Do you support or oppose raising the minimum wage from the current four dollars and twenty-five cents per hour to five dollars?
Do you support or oppose continuing funding for a federal program called Americorps that helps pay college tuition for young people after they complete community service jobs?
In order to stabilize its economy, Mexico is asking the United States for loan guarantees that would help it attract 40 billion dollars in loans from banks and other investors. Do you support or oppose the idea of the United States giving Mexico that loan guarantee?
I'm going to read you a list of proposals that have been introduced in Congress this year. For each one I read, please tell me whether you favor or oppose this proposal.... Providing taxpayer funded vouchers to help parents pay for private school tuition
(I'm going to read you a list of proposals that have been introduced in Congress this year. For each one I read, please tell me whether you favor or oppose this proposal.)... Banning late-term, partial-birth abortions except when the life of the woman is in danger
There is a proposal to establish education savings accounts, which would allow parents to set money aside in accounts that could earn interest tax-free to then be used for educational expenses including tuition at private schools. Supporters say this would help give more parents the chance to send their children to a better alternative to public schools. Opponents say it will take funding away from public schools and still won't be enough to help poor families pay for private schools. Do you favor or oppose these education savings accounts?
Here are some specific health care reform proposals. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose that specific provision of the plan.... Providing exactly the same comprehensive benefits package for everyone
(Here are some specific health care reform proposals. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose that specific provision of the plan.)... Charging all Americans the same for health care, regardless of factors like their age and where they live
(Here are some specific health care reform proposals. For each one, please tell me if you favor or oppose that specific provision of the plan.)... Guaranteeing coverage for all Americans regardless of health or employment status
I'm going to read you some proposals to reform HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations) and other managed care plans. For each one, please tell me whether you think that it is something you favor or oppose. (If favor, ask:) Do you favor it even if you would have to pay an extra twenty-five dollars a month?... Allowing a minimum forty-eight-hour hospital stay for women who have undergone a mastectomy or other breast cancer treatment
(I'm going to read you some proposals to reform HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations) and other managed care plans. For each one, please tell me whether you think that it is something you favor or oppose. (If favor, ask:) Do you favor it even if you would have to pay an extra twenty-five dollars a month?)... Allowing people to receive emergency room care outside of their health plan's coverage area
(I'm going to read you some proposals to reform HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations) and other managed care plans. For each one, please tell me whether you think that it is something you favor or oppose. (If favor, ask:) Do you favor it even if you would have to pay an extra twenty-five dollars a month?)... Giving people more rights to appeal when their health plan refuses to pay for medical treatment their doctor says is necessary
As you may know, the Medicare system is facing financial problems and will have to reduce spending over the next several years. Here are a number of reforms that have been proposed to deal with Medicare's problems. For each one, please tell me whether it is something you strongly favor, mildly favor, mildly oppose, or strongly oppose.... Charging Medicare recipients lower premiums if they join an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) or other managed care plan
(As you may know, the Medicare system is facing financial problems and will have to reduce spending over the next several years. Here are a number of reforms that have been proposed to deal with Medicare's problems. For each one, please tell me whether it is something you strongly favor, mildly favor, mildly oppose, or strongly oppose.)... Reducing the amounts that Medicare reimburses doctors and hospitals for services
(As you may know, the Medicare system is facing financial problems and will have to reduce spending over the next several years. Here are a number of reforms that have been proposed to deal with Medicare's problems. For each one, please tell me whether it is something you strongly favor, mildly favor, mildly oppose, or strongly oppose.)... Raising the Medicare payroll tax rate
(As you may know, the Medicare system is facing financial problems and will have to reduce spending over the next several years. Here are a number of reforms that have been proposed to deal with Medicare's problems. For each one, please tell me whether it is something you strongly favor, mildly favor, mildly oppose, or strongly oppose.)... Raising the eligibility age for Medicare from 65 to 68
Congress is currently considering various plans to improve the quality of the nation's public schools in kindergarten through twelfth grade. As I read each of the following plans would you tell me whether you favor or oppose that plan.... Providing funds to help repair and replace older school buildings
(Congress is currently considering various plans to improve the quality of the nation's public schools in kindergarten through twelfth grade. As I read each of the following plans would you tell me whether you favor or oppose that plan.)... Providing block grants to states, with the states taking responsibility for some federal programs
(Congress is currently considering various plans to improve the quality of the nation's public schools in kindergarten through twelfth grade. As I read each of the following plans would you tell me whether you favor or oppose that plan.)... Allowing parents to build tax-free accounts which they would use to pay tuition and other expenses at private and religious-related schools
(Congress is currently considering various plans to improve the quality of the nation's public schools in kindergarten through twelfth grade. As I read each of the following plans would you tell me whether you favor or oppose that plan.)... Providing funds to be used to reduce class size in grades one, two and three
The current eligibility age for full Social Security retirement benefits is 65, but to help save money, it is scheduled to rise gradually to 67. Do you favor or oppose further increasing the retirement age to 70?
I'm going to read a few changes that have been proposed as ways to keep the Social Security system operating in the next century. Please say whether you would strongly favor, moderately favor, moderately oppose, or strongly oppose each one. How about... allowing the federal government to invest a portion of the Social Security Trust Fund in the stock market?
(I'm going to read a few changes that have been proposed as ways to keep the Social Security system operating in the next century. Please say whether you would strongly favor, moderately favor, moderately oppose, or strongly oppose each one.) How about... allowing individuals to invest a portion of their Social Security savings in the stock market?
(I'm going to read a few changes that have been proposed as ways to keep the Social Security system operating in the next century. Please say whether you would strongly favor, moderately favor, moderately oppose, or strongly oppose each one.) How about... raising the retirement age at which people are eligible to receive their Social Security benefits to 70 years of age?
(I'm going to read a few changes that have been proposed as ways to keep the Social Security system operating in the next century. Please say whether you would strongly favor, moderately favor, moderately oppose, or strongly oppose each one.) How about... increasing the amount employers and employees pay in taxes to Social Security?
(I'm going to read a few changes that have been proposed as ways to keep the Social Security system operating in the next century. Please say whether you would strongly favor, moderately favor, moderately oppose, or strongly oppose each one.) How about...reducing Social Security benefits?
For each of the following ideas, please tell me if you favor or oppose that idea.... Banning private ownership of handguns
(For each of the following ideas, please tell me if you favor or oppose that idea.)... Banning private ownership of rifles
(For each of the following ideas, please tell me if you favor or oppose that idea.)... Banning private ownership of shotguns
(For each of the following ideas, please tell me if you favor or oppose that idea.)... Banning private ownership of automatic weapons
(For each of the following ideas, please tell me if you favor or oppose that idea.)... Banning private ownership of assault rifles
(For each of the following ideas, please tell me if you favor or oppose that idea.)... Banning the manufacture of handguns
Would you support or oppose a US (United States) invasion of Iraq with ground troops?
For each of those proposals, please tell me if in general you would favor or oppose it. Increasing Social Security taxes on people working today...would you favor or oppose it?
As you may know, a federal law mandates increased penalties for people who commit crimes against blacks or other minorities out of prejudice against them. Do you favor or oppose a federal law that would mandate the same treatment for people who commit crimes against homosexuals out of prejudice against them?
Do you favor or oppose permitting openly gays or lesbians to serve in the military?
(For each of those proposals, please tell me if in general you would favor or oppose it.) Reducing Social Security benefits on people who currently receive them...would you favor or oppose it?
I'm going to read some proposals that have been made for changes in the Social Security system. For each proposal, please tell me whether you favor it or oppose it.... Giving smaller yearly raises to retirees when the cost of living goes up. (March, 1998
(I'm going to read some proposals that have been made for changes in the Social Security system. For each proposal, please tell me whether you favor it or oppose it.)... Raising payroll taxes for everybody.
(I'm going to read some proposals that have been made for changes in the Social Security system. For each proposal, please tell me whether you favor it or oppose it.)... Raising payroll taxes only for higher-income workers.
(I'm going to read some proposals that have been made for changes in the Social Security system. For each proposal, please tell me whether you favor it or oppose it.)... Allowing the government to invest the money it holds in Social Security in the stock market.
(I'm going to read some proposals that have been made for changes in the Social Security system. For each proposal, please tell me whether you favor it or oppose it.)... Letting workers shift some of their Social Security tax payments into personal retirement accounts that they would invest on their own.
The current eligibility age for Social Security retirement benefits is 65. But to help save money, it is scheduled to rise gradually to 67. Do you favor or oppose further increasing the retirement age to 70?
As you may know, bills have been introduced in the House and Senate in Washington which would grant Elian Gonzales US citizenship, or give him permanent resident status. Would you favor or oppose the passage of such a law by Congress?
As you may know, president Clinton has proposed that Congress allocate $27 million to increase enforcement of equal pay laws relating to women in the workplace. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
Would you favor or oppose Congress passing a law that would normalize trade relations between China and the US and that would allow China to join the WTO?
Would you favor or oppose each of the following as ways of dealing with the increased price of gasoline, diesel fuel and home fuel oil: Spending $130 million in Federal funds to assist the poor who have been affected by the increase in oil prices?
Would you favor or oppose each of the following as ways of dealing with the increased price of gasoline, diesel fuel and home fuel oil: Using the US government's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to put more oil and gas on the market to combat the increase in fuel costs?
These days, do you think it is necessary to have laws to protect minorities from discrimination in hiring and promotion, or don't you think it's necessary?
In order to make up for past discrimination, do you favor or oppose programs which make special efforts to help minorities get ahead?
In general, do you feel the laws covering the sale of hand guns should be made more strict, less strict, or kept as they are now?
Next, do you favor or oppose the following proposal: A law which would make it illegal to perform a specific abortion procedure conducted in the last 6 months of pregnancy known as a 'partial birth abortion,' except in cases necessary to save the life of the mother?
Do you generally favor or oppose affirmative action programs for women and minorities?
(Form A) Do you think marriages between homosexuals should or should not be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as traditional marriages?
(Form B) Do you think gay partners who make a legal commitment to each other should or should not be entitled to the same rights and benefits as couples in traditional marriages?
A proposal has been made that would allow or require people to put a portion of their Social Security payroll taxes into personal retirement account that would be invested in private stocks and bonds. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
Would you, personally, favor or oppose making RU-486--an abortion pill--available in the US as a prescription drug?
Would you favor or oppose each of the following as ways of dealing with the increased price of oil: Using the US government's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to put more oil and gas on the market to combat the increase in fuel costs?
Would you favor or oppose each of the following as ways of dealing with the increased price of oil: A temporary reduction in the federal gas tax by 4.3 cents per gallon?
Would you favor or oppose each of the following as ways of dealing with the increased price of oil: Passing a federal income tax credit for the purchase of fuel efficient vehicles?
In addition to registering handguns, would you favor or oppose the federal government requiring all handgun owners to obtain a special license in order to own handguns?
Would you favor or oppose limiting the number of handguns an individual can purchase to one per month?
Would you favor or oppose a law requiring that all handguns sold in the US be equipped with built-in trigger locks?
Do you favor or oppose a five-day waiting period for the purchase of handguns, in order to conduct background checks?
Do you favor or oppose the nationwide ban on assault weapons?
Do you favor or oppose requiring gun manufacturers to put child safety locks on handguns that are sold in the United States?
As you may know, Federal inheritance taxes currently apply to estates valued at more than $1 million. A new proposal would eliminate all inheritance taxes on estates over $1 million as well. Would you favor or oppose that proposal?
Please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statement: Parents should get tax-funded vouchers they can use to help pay for tuition for their children to attend private or religious schools instead of public schools
Currently, Medicare does not cover the cost of prescription drugs, which can be very expensive for the elderly. Some have proposed having the federal government pay subsidies to insurance companies. This would lower the cost of drug coverage for insurance companies, so they could pass the savings on to customers. Would you favor or oppose this proposal?
Other people have proposed having Medicare cover prescription drugs for the elderly. The federal government would assume the cost and charge Medicare recipients a higher premium. Would you favor or oppose this proposal?
When it comes to international trade, should the United States now give the same priviliges to China that it gives to other friendly nations, or not?
Which one of the following two positions on campaign financing do you favor more: limiting the amount of money individuals can contribute to political campaigns, or allowing individuals to contribute as much money to political campaigns as they'd like?
Currently parties are able to raise unlimited amounts of money from individuals and organizations to spend on issue ads during political campaigns - called soft money. Do you think these types of contributions should be allowed, or do you think they should be banned?
Do you think the federal government should guarantee health insurance for all Americans, or isn't this the responsibility of the federal government?
Some people say patients should be able to sue HMOs for their mistakes just like they can sue doctors in malpractice suits. Others say more lawsuits would just make medical costs more expensive for the consumer than they are now. What do you think - should patients be able to sue HMOs, or not?
Are you in favor of a cut in federal income taxes, or not?
Would you favor or oppose federal legislation which would force Internet service providers to turn over email records and download logs as court evidence?
Next I'm going to read a variety of proposals concerning religion and public schools. For each one, please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose it: Using the Bible in literature, history and social studies classes?
Next I'm going to read a variety of proposals concerning religion and public schools. For each one, please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose it: Allowing daily prayer to be spoken in the classroom?
The United States has already spent sixty billion dollars trying to develop this system. Knowing that, do you favor or oppose the United States continuing to try to build a missile defense system against nuclear attack?
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the abortion pill RU-486.  This means that women will now be able to terminate a pregnancy with drugs instead of surgery.  Do you approve or disapprove of this decision?
Some people feel the U.S. should try to develop a ground- and space-based missile defense system to protect the U.S. from missile attack.  Others oppose such an effort because they say it would be too costly and might interfere with existing arms treaties with the Russians.  Which position comes closer to your view?
Would you favor or oppose setting a uniform poll closing time on election night, so that all polling places across the country close at the same time?
Do you favor or oppose increasing defense spending by at least twenty billion dollars by the year 2006?
Do you favor or oppose establishing a federal fund that would reward schools that improve student performance and withhold funds from schools in which student performance declines?
Do you favor or oppose allowing individuals to invest a portion of their Social Security taxes on their own?
Do you favor or oppose a 460 billion dollar tax cut for the country over the next five years?
Would you support or oppose a plan to reduce federal education funding to school districts whose students don't improve on standardized tests?
In areas where the local public schools are not improving, would you support or oppose the federal government giving parents money to send their children to private or religious schools instead?
Do you favor or oppose stricter gun control laws in this country?
Do you support or oppose stricter laws controlling the way political campaigns can raise and spend money?
Would you support or oppose a plan in which people who chose to do so could invest some of their Social Security contributions in the stock market?
Would you support or oppose a law requiring... background checks on people buying guns at gun shows?
Would you support or oppose a law requiring... trigger locks on all stored guns?
Would you support or oppose a law requiring... all handgun owners to register their firearms with the government?
Would you support or oppose a law requiring... a nationwide ban on the sale of assault weapons?
Would you support or oppose a law requiring... licenses for all handgun owners?
Would you support or oppose a law requiring... a nationwide ban on the sale of handguns except to law enforcement officers?
Would you support or oppose having the Medicare insurance program cover prescription drug expenses for senior citizens?
In areas where the local public schools are not meeting state standards, would you support or oppose the federal government giving parents money to send their children to private or religious schools instead?
Would you support or oppose a plan in which people who chose to could invest some of their Social Security contributions in the stock market?
Would you support or oppose having the government give parents money to help pay for their children to attend a private or religious school instead of their local public school?
Generally speaking, are you in favor of using public funds for abortions when the woman cannot afford it, or are you opposed to that?
As you may know there is an abortion pill called RU-486 which has been developed in France and can be purchased at a drugstore there with a doctor's prescription. It is considered 95% effective during the first 7 weeks of pregnancy. Generally speaking, are you in favor of such a pill being made available in the US or are you opposed to that?
Generally speaking, are you in favor of requiring a woman to get the consent of the biological father before having an abortion, or are you opposed to that?
Do you think girls under the age of 18 should or should not be required to obtain the consent of at least one of their parents before having an abortion?
Do you favor or oppose laws to protect gays against job discrimination?
Do you favor or oppose laws to protect gays against housing discrimination?
What about allowing gay or lesbian couples the same type of rights or benefits that married couples currently enjoy, such as inheritance rights, health care benefits or a tax break.  Do you support or oppose rights and benefits for gay or lesbian couples?
Thinking about gay marriage, that is, allowing a couple who are gay or lesbian to marry one another legally, do you support or oppose gay marriage?
Would you support or oppose a federal government requirement that all states use the same standardized vote counting system for national elections?
As you may know, the US and China recently signed a trade agreement that would allow China's entry into the WTO, the main international trading organization, in exchange for making Chinese markets more open and treating US products the same as those from other countries. Do you think that Congress should or should not approve the trade agreement that would make this possible?
Some members of Congress have proposed repealing the 4.3 cent per gallon increase in the gasoline tax that was included in the 1993 tax plan to help reduce the deficit. Some people say that this is a bad idea because it would substantially reduce the amount of federal money available for important highway and road construction projects. Based on this information, do you favor or oppose the proposal to repeal the 4.3 cent per gallon increase in the gasoline tax?
As you may know, a federal judge has ruled that Microsoft is a monopoly that has used its dominant position to harm competitors. There are reports that the Justice Department is proposing to break up Microsoft into more than one company as a remedy. Would you favor or oppose a proposal by the Justice Department to break up Microsoft into more than one company?
As you may know, the US cut off normal diplomatic relations with Cuba's government in 1961. Do you think that the US should or should not resume normal diplomatic relations with Cuba's government?
Do you favor or oppose the government's approval of RU-486, the so-called abortion pill, which a woman will be able to take under the supervision of a doctor, and which will allow her to terminate her pregnancy as an alternative to a surgical procedure?
I'm going to read you a list of possible measures that could be taken to improve the way Americans vote. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose this measure: Federal or state subsidies to cities and counties to buy new voting equipment?
I'm going to read you a list of possible measures that could be taken to improve the way Americans vote. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose this measure: Uniform ballot standards so that ballots are the same all over the country?
I'm going to read you a list of possible measures that could be taken to improve the way Americans vote. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose this measure: More voting by mail?
I'm going to read you a list of possible measures that could be taken to improve the way Americans vote. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose this measure: Holding elections on weekends or holidays?
I'm going to read you a list of possible measures that could be taken to improve the way Americans vote. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose this measure: Internet voting?
I'm going to read you a list of possible measures that could be taken to improve the way Americans vote. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose this measure: Having the voting system remain the same without making changes?
I'm going to read you a list of possible measures that could be taken to improve the way Americans vote. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose this measure: Returning to the system of using only paper ballots?
The current law makes it illegal to discriminate because of race, age, disabiity, religion and gender. Do you favor or oppose laws to make it illegal to discriminate against gays and lesbians?
Under the new welfare law, people are only allowed to receive welfare benefits for 5 years. Do you think the law should be changed so that a person who is willing to work but cannot find a job can continue to receive welfare benefits or do you think the person's welfare benefits should be cut off after 5 years?
In order to give minorities more opportunity, do you believe race or ethnicity should be a factor when deciding who is hired, promoted, or admitted to college, or that hiring, promotions, and college admissions should be based strictly on merit and qualifications other than race or ethnicity?
If someone is terminally ill, is in great pain and wants to kill themselves, should it be legal for a doctor to help them commit suicide or not?
Do you favor or oppose providing parents with tax money in the form of school vouchers to help pay for their children to attend private or religious schools?
Do you favor or oppose allowing public schools to start each day with a prayer?
Do you favor or oppose expanding women's access to early abortion options such as the French abortion pill, RU-486?
Do you favor or oppose a law that would ban a certain abortion procedure conducted in the last 6 months of pregnancy, which opponents call 'partial birth abortion,' except when necessary to save the life of the mother?
Would you favor or oppose a law that would impose additional penalties on people who commit crimes out of prejudice toward gays and lesbians?
As you may know, the (2000) presidential candidates have made some proposals to change the or supplement Social Security to help Americans save more money for their retirement. One of these proposals would change Social Security to allow workers to invest some of their Social Security payroll taxes in the stock market. In general, do you favor or oppose this proposal?
Another proposal would create supplemental savings program that would allow workers to put up to $2,000 a year of tax-deductible savings in retirement accounts outside the Social Security system. The government would offer matching funds based on income level. In general, do you favor or oppose this proposal?
In your opinion, should the federal government create national standards to protect the rights of patients in HMOs and managed health care plans, OR would this get the government too involved in health care?
I'd like your opinion of some programs and proposals being discussed in this country today.  Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each one.  Eliminating the inheritance tax
I'd like your opinion of some programs and proposals being discussed in this country today.  Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each one.  Giving government funding to religious organizations so they can provide social services such as job training or drug treatment counseling to people who need them (combined)
I'd like your opinion of some programs and proposals being discussed in this country today.  Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each one. Federal funding for vouchers to help low and middle income parents send their children to private and parochial schools
I'd like your opinion of some programs and proposals being discussed in this country today.  Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each one. Making prescription drug benefits part of the Medicare system
Do you think that we should increase our defense spending, keep it about the same, or cut it back?
Generally, do you favor or oppose this proposal (which would allow younger workers to invest a portion of their payroll taxes in private retirement accounts, which might include stocks or mutual funds, rather than having all of it go toward Social Security)?
I'm going to read descriptions of two federal programs that have been proposed to deal with the problem of failing schools. For each, please tell me whether you favor or oppose it. The first program would provide parents of a child in a failing public school with about $1,500 in federal education funds that they could use to send their child to another school. Parents could use the money to help pay the cost of a private school, or to send their child to another public school outside their district. Would you favor or oppose this program?
I'm going to read descriptions of two federal programs that have been proposed to deal with the problem of failing schools. For each, please tell me whether you favor or oppose it. The second would direct local school officials to shut down a failing school and reopen it after the principal was replaced. Poor-quality teachers would be identified and removed. Students would receive special help. Do you favor or oppose this program?
Now I'd like to mention a few suggestions for how the federal government might improve education and public schools. Please tell me if you favor or oppose: Reduce federal education funding to states where the academic performance of public school students is low and has not improved in five years?
Now I'd like to mention a few suggestions for how the federal government might improve education and public schools. Please tell me if you favor or oppose: Increase federal funding to states so that all 4 year olds may attend preschool?
Now I'd like to mention a few suggestions for how the federal government might improve education and public schools. Please tell me if you favor or oppose: Give state and local governments more say in how to spend federal education money?
Now I'd like to mention a few suggestions for how the federal government might improve education and public schools. Please tell me if you favor or oppose: Provide parents with more alternatives such as private or charter schools if they don't want to send their child to a traditional public school?
Now I'd like to mention a few suggestions for how the federal government might improve education and public schools. Please tell me if you favor or oppose: Increase federal spending on new school construction and modernization?
Do you favor or oppose offering uninsured Americans income tax deductions, tax credits, or other financial assistance to help them purchase private health insurance on their own?
Do you favor or oppose expanding state government programs for low income people, such as Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Programs, to provide coverage for people without health insurance?
Do you favor or oppose a national health plan, financed by the taxpayers, in which all Americans would get their insurance from a single government plan?
A law has been debated in Congress that would require HMOs, other managed care plans, and health insurance companies to provide people with more information about their health plan, make it easier for people to see medical specialists, allow appeals to independent reviewers when someone is denied coverage for a particular medical treatment, and give people the right to sue their health plan. Do you favor or oppose such a law?
Do you favor or oppose stricter gun control laws?
In your opinion, should the US government support scientific observation in search of intelligent life on other planets, or shouldn't it?
Do you favor or oppose allowing individuals to invest a portion of their Social Security taxes in the US stock market?
Do you think doctors--if they so choose--should or should not be able to prescribe fatal doses of drugs to patients who are dying and are in great pain?
Please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statement: Parents should get tax-funded vouchers they can use to help pay for tuition for their children to attend private or religious schools instead of public schools.
What about using the results of these kinds of tests to determine whether or not a school can receive federal funds, giving federal money to schools where students score well on tests and withholding federal money from schools where students score poorly on tests? Would you favor or oppose that?
Do you favor or oppose giving federal money to faith-based organizations, such as churches or synagogues, to help them run programs such as drug abuse prevention efforts or childhood development programs?
Combine: Do you favor or oppose a 1.6 trillion dollar tax cut for the country over the next ten years? &amp; Do you favor or oppose George W. Bush's 1.6 trillion dollar tax cut for the country over the next ten years?
Should the federal government help California with its energy problems, or are these state problems that the federal government should stay out of?
Currently, drilling for oil and natural gas is prohibited in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Do you approve or disapprove of the proposal to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska for oil and natural gas drilling?
One proposed missile defense system is a land and sea based defense system that would intercept and destroy incoming missiles before they reach the United States. Do you favor or oppose the U.S. trying to develop this system?
George W. Bush wants to use about a third of the budget surplus to cut taxes, about a third to reduce the debt and about a third for other purposes including government spending and a reserve fund. Do you favor or oppose George W. Bush's plan for using the budget surplus?
The Democrats in Congress want to use more than half of the budget surplus to reduce the debt, and divide the rest equally among a tax cut, other government spending, and a reserve fund. Do you favor or oppose the Democrat's plan for using the budget surplus?
The Democrats in Congress have proposed using any budget surplus in three ways: to reduce taxes by 900 billion dollars, to pay down the national debt and for programs ranging from healthcare to the military. Do you favor or oppose the Democrats plan for using the budget surplus?
What if continuing to build such a system meant that the United States would have to break the arms control treaty we now have with Russia --- then would you favor or oppose the United States continuing to try to build this missile defense system against nuclear attack?
Currently the federal government taxes the assets - that is, the property and money - someone leaves when they die IF the assets are worth above a certain amount of money. This has been called the death/estate tax. This year, the tax is applied to assets valued above $675,000, and in 2006, it is scheduled to apply to assets valued above $1 million. Do you favor or oppose placing this tax on assets when someone dies?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: If public schools fail, they should be denied federal funds, and parents should get tax funded vouchers to help pay their children's tuition at private or religious schools instead of public schools?
Do you think it is a good idea or a bad idea for the federal government to give money to religious organizations so they can provide social services like job training and drug treatment counseling?
If religious organizations do use government funds to provide social services, do you think these organizations should be allowed to only hire people who share their religious beliefs, or should they not be allowed to do this?
Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today.  For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. Allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally
Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today.  For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. Providing more generous government assistance to the poor
Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today.  For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. Allowing unrestricted scientific research related to human cloning
Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today.  For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. An across the board income tax cut
Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today.  For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. Making it legal for doctors to give terminally ill patients the means to end their lives
Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today.  For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. Allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply, along with other organizations, for government funding to provide social services such as job training or drug treatment counseling to people who need them
Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today.  For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. Giving government funding to churches and other houses of worship so they can provide social services such as job training or drug treatment counseling to people who need them
The budget proposed by George W. Bush includes a tax cut, plus INcreasing government spending on education, health and human services, the military and housing. Bush has also proposed DEcreasing spending on transportation, agricultural programs, and environmental programs. Overall, do you approve or disapprove of these spending priorities?
When it comes to international trade, should the United States now give the same privileges to China that it gives to other friendly nations?
The federal government provides funding to support a variety of medical research. Do you think federal funding for medical research should or should not include funding for stem-cell research?
Some people have suggested allowing individuals to invest portions of their Social Security taxes on their own, which might allow them to make more money for their retirement, but would involve greater risk. Do you think allowing individuals to invest a portion of their Social Security taxes on their own is a good idea or a bad idea?
As you may know, Medicare --- government health insurance for people age 65 and over --- does not currently cover prescription drugs. Would you favor or oppose the Medicare system paying for the costs of prescription drugs for all recipients, even if this meant an increase in premiums for Medicare patients and increased cost to the Medicare program?
Would you favor or oppose a law which required HMOs and other managed care plans as well as insurance companies to provide people with more information about their health plan, make it easier to see medical specialists and allow appeals to independent reviewers when someone is denied coverage?
Would you favor or oppose a law guaranteeing people in HMOs and other managed care plans the right to sue their plan for denying coverage for care they think they need?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: We need to place fewer regulations on the oil and gas companies in order to make it easier for them to increase energy production.
Do you favor or oppose setting price caps on power, that is, setting limits on the amount of money power companies can charge?
Would you approve or disapprove of the government requiring car manufacturers to meet higher fuel efficiency standards than they do now?
Last year, countries that signed the Kyoto (key-OH-toe) Treaty agreed to cut back their emissions of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, in an effort to reduce global warming. Industrialized countries like the United States would be required to cut back more than developing countries, like China and India. Since the U.S. produces more greenhouse gases than any other country, do you think it should abide by the treaty, or do you think the U.S. should reject the treaty because it is unfair and might affect the U.S. economy?
Do you think the federal government should or should not fund this type of research, or dont you know enough to say?
The kind of stem-cell research the government is considering involves human embryos that have been created in medical clinics by fertilizing a woman's egg outside the womb. An embryo may be implanted into a woman's womb to develop into a baby.  If an embryo is not implanted into a woman's womb to develop into a baby, it may be destroyed, either by being discarded or by being used for medical research.  Some scientists believe this type of medical research could lead to treatments for such diseases as Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease and spinal cord injuries. Given this information, do you think the federal government should or should not fund this type of research?
One of the issues involved in this type of research is whether or not the embryos used were developed specifically for stem cell research.  Do you think the federal government should or should not allow scientists to fertilize human eggs specifically for the purpose of creating new stem cells?
Based on what you have heard or read, do you favor or oppose Congress passing a patients bill of rights
Would you favor or oppose Congress passing a law that would normalize trade relations between China and the United States and that would allow China to join the World Trade Organization?
Do you think the federal government should or should not fund this type of research [stem cell]?
Do you think the federal government should or should not fund research from embryos discarded by fertility clinics?
Do you think the federal government should or should not fund research from embryos created in the lab not for procreational purposes?
Do you think the federal government should or should not fund research from cells cloned from a living human being?
Do you think the federal government should or should not fund research from adult cells that result in no injury to the person from whom the stem cells are taken?
Do you favor or oppose affirmative action programs for minorities and women for admission to colleges and universities?
Do you favor or oppose affirmative action programs for minorities and women for job hiring in the workplace?
This year, the Social Security fund has a surplus because it has taken in more money than it has distributed in benefits. The money is supposed to be saved for future retirees. Do you think it is acceptable for the government to use some of the current surplus from Social Security to pay for things like the military, education, or prescription drug coverage?
The Bush energy bill would provide tax breaks for development of energy sources, provide some incentives for conservation efforts, and allow oil drilling in part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. It does not include higher standards for fuel emissions. The cost is estimated at over $33 billion dollars. Do you approve or disapprove of this plan?
Do you favor or oppose George W. Bush's tax cut of at least 1.35 trillion dollars that will be enacted over the next ten years?
One proposed missile defense system is a land and sea based defense system that would intercept and destroy incoming missiles before they reach the US. Do you favor or oppose the US trying to develop this system?
Do you favor or oppose the United States taking direct military action in Afghanistan?
Do you favor or oppose the United States taking direct military action in Iraq?
Do you think the federal government should -- or should not -- give federal money to the airlines in order to prevent them from bankruptcy?
Do you favor or oppose the US taking direct military action in Afghanistan?
Do you favor or oppose the US taking direct military action using ground troops in Afghanistan?
Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose the federal government doing each of the following as a way to prevent terrorist attacks in the US. How about allowing the federal government to hold people who are not US citizens in jail without bail for 7 days if they are suspected of being a terrorist?
Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose the federal government doing each of the following as a way to prevent terrorist attacks in the US. How about allowing government officials--with the approval of judgess--to intercept email messages sent by anyone in the US and scan them for suspicious words or phrases?
Would you be willing--or not willing--to have the US government do each of the following, if the government thought it were necessary to combat terrorism? How about assassinate known terrorists?
Would you be willing--or not willing--to have the US government do each of the following, if the government thought it were necessary to combat terrorism? How about assassinate leaders of countries that harbor terrorists?
Would you be willing--or not willing--to have the US government do each of the following, if the government thought it were necessary to combat terrorism? How about torture known terrorists if they know details about future terrorist attacks in the US?
Would you be willing--or not willing--to have the US government do each of the following, if the government thought it were necessary to combat terrorism? How about use nuclear weapons to attack terrorist facilites?
Would you be willing--or not willing--to have the US government provide aid and assistance to each of the following, if the government thought it were necessary to combat terrorism? How about to organizations that sell illegal drugs?
Would you be willing--or not willing--to have the US government provide aid and assistance to each of the following, if the government thought it were necessary to combat terrorism? How about to organizations that are suspected of torture or other criminal acts?
Would you be willing--or not willing--to have the US government provide aid and assistance to each of the following, if the government thought it were necessary to combat terrorism? How about to governments which deny their citizens basic freedoms?
Based on what you have heard or read, do you favor or oppose Congress passing legislation that would do each of the following? How about extend unemployment insurance and health care coverage for workers affected by the terrorist attacks?
Based on what you have heard or read, do you favor or oppose Congress passing legislation that would do each of the following? How about make the recently passed tax cuts take effect immediately?
Based on what you have heard or read, do you favor or oppose Congress passing legislation that would do each of the following? How about pass new tax cuts for businesses?
Based on what you have heard or read, do you favor or oppose Congress passing legislation that would do each of the following? How about increase government spending for job training, construction and other items?
Based on what you have heard or read, do you favor or oppose Congress passing legislation that would do each of the following? How about raise the minimum wage?
Based on what you have heard or read, do you favor or oppose Congress passing legislation that would do each of the following? How about pass new tax cuts for low and moderate income workers?
In order to reduce the threat of terrorism, would you favor or oppose having more security checkpoints with guards and metal detectors at public events and public buildings, even if that meant you personally would spend at least one hour or more waiting in line and going through security checkpoints every time?
In order to reduce the threat of terrorism, would you be willing or not willing to allow government agencies to monitor the telephone calls and email or ordinary Americans on a regular basis?
Currently it is against US law for the government to seek out and assassinate people in foreign countries who commit terrorist acts in the US and elsewhere. Do you think this law should be changed so the US government can assassinate people in foreign countries who commit terrorist acts, or should the current law not be changed?
In order to reduce the threat of terrorism, would be willing or not willing for the government to require everyone in the US to carry a national electronic identification card, or 'smart card' that would have detailed information about each person?
Do you think the Federal government should or should not provide money to the airline industry to help them get out of their financial crisis?
During wartime, some presidents have either received or assumed special war powers, which give the president more authority to act independently when he feels it is necessary. In the current campaign against terrorism, is it a good idea or a bad idea for the president to have the authority to make changes in the rights usually guaranteed by the Constitution?
Do you think the US government should be allowed to routinely question Middle Eastern men who have come to the US in the past two years and here legally, even if they are not suspected of any crime and there is no evidence against them, or does that violate peoples rights?
Do you think the US government should be allowed to investigate religious groups that gather at mosques, churches, or synagogues without evidence that someone in the group has broken the law or does that violate peoples rights?
Do you think that in order to fight terrorism, the federal government should have more authority to use wiretaps, or would this violate Americans constitutional rights?
If Saddam Hussein does not keep his promise to allow UN weapons inspectors full access to look for weapons of mass destruction, would you favor or oppose the US immediately using its Air Force to bomb targets in Iraq?
Do you favor or oppose stricter gun control laws in this country? (If favor/oppose, ask:) Is that strongly or somewhat favor/oppose?
Do you support or oppose building a defense system that's designed to protect the United States from incoming missiles?
Do you think the federal government should or should not allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska?
Do you support or oppose government and private programs that give women, blacks and other minorities preference over white men getting into college, getting a job, or getting a promotion?
Do you support or oppose government and private programs that give women, blacks and other minorities assistance--but not preference--getting into college, getting a job, or getting a promotion?
Would you support or oppose a proposal to reduce the tax cut in future years if the federal budget surplus turns out to be lower than expected?
Some people say the federal government should set limits on the price of electricity to prevent price gouging by suppliers. Others say price caps would not solve energy shortages and may discourage the development of new supplies. What's your opinion--do you support or oppose federal limits on the price of electricity?
To address the country's energy needs, would you support or oppose action by the federal government to...build more nuclear power plants? Do you support/oppose that strongly or not strongly?
To address the country's energy needs, would you support or oppose action by the federal government to...Develop more solar and wind power
To address the country's energy needs, would you support or oppose action by the federal government to...Increase oil and gas drilling
To address the country's energy needs, would you support or oppose action by the federal government to...Increase coal mining
To address the country's energy needs, would you support or oppose action by the federal government to...Encourage more energy conservation by businesses and industries
To address the country's energy needs, would you support or oppose action by the federal government to...Encourage more energy conservation by consumers like yourself
To address the country's energy needs, would you support or oppose action by the federal government to...require car manufacturers to improve the fuel-efficiency of vehicles sold in this country? Do you support/oppose that strongly or not strongly?
To address the country's energy needs, would you support or oppose action by the federal government to...Build more power plants that burn oil, coal or natural gas
As part of the effort to combat terrorism, would you support or oppose: Allowing wiretaps on suspected terrorists to include cell phones and the internet, as well as regular telephones?'
As part of the effort to combat terrorism, would you support or oppose: Creating criminal penalties for money-laundering involving terrorism?
As part of the effort to combat terrorism, would you support or oppose: Having the federal government take over security screening at US airports, at a cost of nearly 1.8 billion dollars a year?
As part of the effort to combat terrorism, would you support or oppose: Allowing court-ordered wiretaps and electronic surveillance to follow a suspect for up to a year, anywhere that person goes in the United States?
As part of the effort to combat terrorism, would you support or oppose: Allowing investigators to tap into voicemail and email messages with just a search warrant, rather than a court order?
As part of the effort to combat terrorism, would you support or oppose: Allowing electronic surveillance conducted overseas by foreign governments to be used in US courts, even if that surveillance would not have been allowed in this country?'
As part of the effort to combat terrorism, would you support or oppose: Allowing airline pilots to carry guns?
As part of the effort to combat terrorism, would you support or oppose: Allowing prosecutors to share secret grand jury information with the CIA and other national security agencies?
As part of the effort to combat terrorism, would you support or oppose: Increasing the criminal penalties for terrorism and terrorism conspiracy?
As part of the effort to combat terrorism, would you support or oppose: Allowing the government to deport or indefinitely detain any foreigner in this country who is suspected of supporting any organization involved in terrorism?
As part of the effort to combat terrorism, would you support or oppose: Allowing the government to confiscate the money in bank accounts linked to terrorists?
George W Bush reversed a campaign promise to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide from power plants which many experts believe contributes to global warming. He said that requiring carbon dioxide controls at the this time would add too much to the cost of power production and that the nation instead needs an overall national energy strategy. Do you support or oppose Bush's decision not to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide from power plants?
The US and many of its allies signed an international treaty known as the Kyoto Accord under which many developed countries promised to limit production of gases such as carbon dioxide. Opponents say its provisions would hurt the US economy by restricting use of coal, oil and other fossil fuels, and that the Accord places an unfair burden on the US when compared with other countries. Supporters say the US is a major producer of the gases which cause global warming and should do its part in reducing them. Do you think the US should abide by the provisions of the Kyoto Accord, or not?
A few years ago, the US Forest Service began charging people a user fee to visit national forests. Opponents say that because these are public lands, access to them should be free. Supporters say that anyone who uses public lands for their enjoyment should be required to pay a user fee. Should access to public lands be free, or do you think those who use public lands should pay a user fee?
Some national parks are very popular and draw large crowds. In managing those parks, officials must decide between providing more access to the public by adding roads and accomodations, or protecting natural habitats and wildlife by not increasing, or even restricting, public access. Would you prefer to see park officials provide greater public access to the most popular parks, or would you prefer that they restrict public access in order to protect the natural habitats and wildlife?
One proposed system of reducing the impact of motor vehicle traffic on the most popular national parks is to require motorists to park their vehicles and use buses, trams or other forms of public transportation to reach places inside the national park. Would you favor or oppose such a system?
Do you favor protecting the areas where wolves and grizzly bears are still living now, even if it means limiting commercial activities such as logging, building roads, mining and oil or gas drilling in those areas, or do you oppose that?
Before Clinton left office he ordered a ban on logging and road building on nearly 60 million acres of national forests, or about 30% of the toal acreage in the forest system. Supporters say the ban is needed to protect the forests and wildlife that lives in them. Opponents say it will cut too deeply into the nations timber supply and increase the likelihood of forest fires. Do you approve or disapprove of the ban on logging and road building in national forests, or not?
Before Clinton left office he set aside millions of acres of federal lands as national monuments, saying they are environmentally important areas that should be protected from development. Aides to President Bush say the new administration may change some of those orders and open the land to commercial use, such as mining, logging and off-road vehicles. Would you support or oppose opening up these lands to commercial use?
One proposal in President Bush's budget to Congress would give the Interior Secretary authority to decide which plants and animals should be protected under the 1973 Endangered Species Act. It would also limit the right of the public to sue the Interior Department to get rare plants and animals listed and their habitats designated. Do you support or oppose putting a limit on public lawsuits under the Endangered Species Act?
Arsenic is a known cancer-causing agent which occurs in water either naturally or because of activities such as mining. Federal regulations set limits on the level of arsenic allowable in drinking water. Bush overturned a Clinton administration ruling which would have reduced that level by 80%. Bush said that Clinton's proposed rule would cost local water districts too much money, and that his administration would find a less costly way to reduce arsenic levels. Do you support or oppose Bush's action in overturning the regulations to reduce arsenic in drinking water?
Do you favor or oppose allowing motorized vehicles such as cars, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, snow-mobiles and sport utility vehicles to have access to wilderness areas in the US?
There has been an increase in the sale of sport utility vehicles and other large automobiles around the country. These cars use more gas per mile than other automobiles. Environmental groups say the government should require the auto industry to improve fuel efficiency for SUVs to help the country meet its energy needs. The auto industry says that doing so would raise the price of new cars. Based on this, do you support or oppose government action to require improved gas mileage for SUVs?
Geologists estimate that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska could supply enough oil to fuel US consumption for between 6 months and 3 years. Supporters of drilling say the country needs to do whatever it can to expand oil supplies. Opponents of drilling say it would damage the environment in an unspoiled part of the country. Do you approve or disapprove of drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska?
The Bush administration is thinking of opening up national forests in the northern Rocky Mountains for oil and gas drilling. Do you support or oppose this?
Now I would like to mention several proposals that have been made to help solve America's energy problems. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Relax clean air and environmental standards?
Now I would like to mention several proposals that have been made to help solve America's energy problems. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Require automakers to produce more fuel-efficient cars?
Now I would like to mention several proposals that have been made to help solve America's energy problems. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Make permitting and building new power plants easier?
Now I would like to mention several proposals that have been made to help solve America's energy problems. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Place federal price controls on gasoline?
Now I would like to mention several proposals that have been made to help solve America's energy problems. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Place federal price controls on electricity and natural gas?
Now I would like to mention several proposals that have been made to help solve America's energy problems. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Allow drilling for oil and gas in the Alaskan Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?
Now I would like to mention several proposals that have been made to help solve America's energy problems. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Create financial incentives for businesses and consumers to conserve energy?
Now I would like to mention several proposals that have been made to help solve America's energy problems. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Build additional nuclear power plants?
Now I would like to mention several proposals that have been made to help solve America's energy problems. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Place mandatory conservation regulations on businesses and consumers?
Now I would like to mention several proposals that have been made to help solve America's energy problems. For each one, please tell me whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Increase spending on finding ways to burn coal cleanly?
President Bush has announced that the US will not join the proposed Kyoto Treaty on global warming. Do you think that the US should join the treaty, should not join the treaty, or do you not know enough to say?
Do you favor or oppose the US building a missile defense system?
In July, President Bush will be considering whether to tighten the trade embargo against Cuba by making it more difficult for foreign companies that do business in the US to also in Cuba. Would you support or oppose President Bush's tightening the trade embargo against Cuba?
As you may know, Congress recently passed and President Bush signed a bill that will cut taxes by an estimated $1.35 trillion over 11 years. Do you favor or oppose this tax cut?
Do you think that the US should or should not take military action against a nation that knowingly allowed the terrorists who are responsible for these attacks to live in their country, even if the country played no role in the attack?
Currently, there is an executive order that prohibits US military and intelligence agencies from conducting assassinations of enemies abroad. Do you think that the US military and intelligence agencies should or should not be allowed to conduct assassinations of enemies abroad?
Would you support new laws to strengthen security measures against terrorism, even if that meant reducing privacy protections such as limits on government searches and wiretapping?
I'm going to read you a list of action that the US might take to increase security. For each one, please tell me whether this is an action that you would be willing to accept or not willing to accept: Eliminating curbside check-in at airports?
I'm going to read you a list of action that the US might take to increase security. For each one, please tell me whether this is an action that you would be willing to accept or not willing to accept: Eliminating carry-on luggage on flights?
I'm going to read you a list of action that the US might take to increase security. For each one, please tell me whether this is an action that you would be willing to accept or not willing to accept: Wiretapping of phone calls without obtaining a court order?
I'm going to read you a list of action that the US might take to increase security. For each one, please tell me whether this is an action that you would be willing to accept or not willing to accept: Surveillance of internet communications?
I'm going to read you a list of action that the US might take to increase security. For each one, please tell me whether this is an action that you would be willing to accept or not willing to accept: Increasing the price of airplane tickets to pay for new security measures?
I'm going to read you a list of action that the US might take to increase security. For each one, please tell me whether this is an action that you would be willing to accept or not willing to accept: Placing armed sky marshalls on all commerical airlines?
Do you favor or oppose using federal funds to assist US commercial airlines because of the economic problems they are experiencing due to the current shutdown of the air travel system?
Now I would like to mention several actions that might be taken in the war against terrorism, and for each one please tell me whether you think the US should or should not take that action: Take military action against terrorist cells in other countries, such as the Philippines, Somalia, and the Sudan?
Now I would like to mention several actions that might be taken in the war against terrorism, and for each one please tell me whether you think the US should or should not take that action: Take military action against Iraq and Saddam Hussein if he continues to keep UN inspectors out of Iraq, even if it means that most of our current allies would not join us?
Now I would like to mention several actions that might be taken in the war against terrorism, and for each one please tell me whether you think the US should or should not take that action: Take military action to overthrow Saddam Hussein, even if it requires using a great number of American ground troops?
It is now agreed that, because the US is in a recession and at war, the country will be in a deficit for the next few years. Recognizing the fact that additional spending or tax cuts would add to the deficit, would you favor or oppose: Providing tax cuts to businesses?
It is now agreed that, because the US is in a recession and at war, the country will be in a deficit for the next few years. Recognizing the fact that additional spending or tax cuts would add to the deficit, would you favor or oppose: Increasing spending on an anti-terrorism package?
It is now agreed that, because the US is in a recession and at war, the country will be in a deficit for the next few years. Recognizing the fact that additional spending or tax cuts would add to the deficit, would you favor or oppose: Providing tax cuts for upper-income individuals?
It is now agreed that, because the US is in a recession and at war, the country will be in a deficit for the next few years. Recognizing the fact that additional spending or tax cuts would add to the deficit, would you favor or oppose: Increasing spending on defense?
It is now agreed that, because the US is in a recession and at war, the country will be in a deficit for the next few years. Recognizing the fact that additional spending or tax cuts would add to the deficit, would you favor or oppose: Increasing spending on education?
It is now agreed that, because the US is in a recession and at war, the country will be in a deficit for the next few years. Recognizing the fact that additional spending or tax cuts would add to the deficit, would you favor or oppose: Providing tax cuts for middle- and low-income individuals?
It is now agreed that, because the US is in a recession and at war, the country will be in a deficit for the next few years. Recognizing the fact that additional spending or tax cuts would add to the deficit, would you favor or oppose: Increasing spending on health care?
A proposal has been made that would allow people to put a portion of their Social Security payroll taxes into personal retirement accounts that would be invested in stocks and bonds. Some people think that individuals would have more money for retirement if they were allowed to invest and manage some of their Social Security payroll taxes themselves. Others think that it is too risky and could leave some people without adequate money for retirement if the stock market were to decline in value significantly. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
(Form A) Do you think that the FBI should be allowed to check gun-purchase records of people being questioned in a terrorist investigation, or do you think that this would violate the rights of people who haven't yet been charged?
Now a question about proposals to test children in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. Do you favor or oppose: Using federal government money to reward states where test results improve
Now a question about proposals to test children in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. Do you favor or oppose Giving less federal government money to states where schools fail to improve
In general, do you favor or oppose the so-called school voucher programs where parents can use part of the cost of public school education to pay part of the cost of sending their children to private school?
In general, do you favor or oppose the federal government targeting money in school districts which serve many low income families?
In general, do you favor STRICTER or LESS STRICT laws relating to the control of HANDGUNS?
One part of the anti-terrorism legislation would make it easier for law enforcement to get what’s called “sneak and peek” search warrants. Usually, police must notify people at the time of a search, or at least leave a note saying they had conducted the search. Under the new law, however, police could enter someone’s house or office and conduct a search without leaving any kind of notice. Do you favor or oppose this part of the law?
Do you think that the federal government should take over airport security, or should it stay in the hands of private industry?
Would you favor or oppose requiring everyone in the United States to carry an identification card issued by the federal government?
Would you favor or oppose the following measures to curb terrorism: Requiring that all citizens carry a national identity card at all times to show to a police officer on request
Would you favor or oppose the following measures to curb terrorism: Allowing the CIA to contract with criminals in pursuing suspected terrorists overseas
Would you favor or oppose the following measures to curb terrorism: Allowing the CIA to conduct assassinations overseas when pursuing suspected enemies of the U.S.
Would you favor or oppose the following measures to curb terrorism: Allowing the U.S. government to take legal immigrants from unfriendly countries to internment camps during times of tension or crisis
Would you favor or oppose the following measures to curb terrorism: Allowing the U.S. government to monitor your personal telephone calls and e-mails
Would you favor or oppose the following measures to curb terrorism: Allowing the U.S. government to monitor your credit card purchases
Do you favor or oppose taking military action, including the use of ground troops, to retaliate against whoever is responsible for the terrorist attacks?
Do you favor or oppose taking military action, including the use of ground troops, to retaliate against whoever is responsible for the terrorist attacks, even if it means that U.S. armed forces might suffer thousands of casualties?
If the US government decides to take military action in the following countries, would you favor or oppose it? How about in Iraq?
If the US government decides to take military action in the following countries, would you favor or oppose it? How about in Iran?
If the US government decides to take military action in the following countries, would you favor or oppose it? How about in Somalia?
As you may know, the US has sent a small number of military advisors to the Philippines to help train that coutnry's army to fight Muslim terrorists. Do you approve or disapprove of this decision?
Would you support or oppose a law requiring all adults in this country to carry a government-issued national identification card that includes information such as their fingerprints?
Would you favor or oppose new federal laws limiting the amount of money that any individual or group can contribute to the national political parties?
In order to reduce the threat of terrorism, would you be willing or not willing to allow government agencies to monitor the telephone calls and e-mail of ordinary Americans on a regular basis?
Would you favor or oppose a law that would allow homosexual couples to legally form civil unions, giving them some of the legal rights of married couples?
Do you approve or disapprove of the United States taking military action against Iraq to try and remove Saddam Hussein from power?
In order to reduce the threat of terrorism, would you be willing or not willing for the government to require everyone in the United States to carry a national electronic identification card, or 'smart card' that would have detailed information about each person?
Currently parties are able to raise unlimited amounts of money from individuals and organizations to spend on issue ads during political campaigns -- called soft money. Do you think these types of contributions should be allowed, or do you think they should be banned?
Would you favor or oppose the US taking the following steps against Iraq? How about: Arming and training Iraqi opposition forces but not using US forces directly?
Would you favor or oppose the US taking the following steps against Iraq? How about: Using military air strikes but no US ground troops?
Would you favor or oppose the US taking the following steps against Iraq? How about: Using US ground troops to invade Iraq?
Thinking about songs people copy from the CDs onto their computers, do you think it should be legal--or illegal--to trade these songs with other people on the Internet?
Would you favor or oppose a law requiring companies that make CD players to manufacture them in such a way so that consumers could not make copies?
The United States has imposed a trade embargo against Cuba since it became a communist nation under Fidel (Fee-DEL) Castro, prohibiting U.S. trade with Cuba. Do you think the United States government should continue the trade embargo against Cuba, or should it end the embargo and have normal trade with Cuba?
Do you think scientists should be allowed or should not be allowed to try to clone human beings?
Do you approve or disapprove of the recent proposal to create the Department of Homeland Security, a cabinet department, which would unite a number of government agencies into one department?
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. (United States) government's policy of holding American citizens without formal charges or trial in cases of suspected terrorism?
Would you favor or oppose a law making it illegal for doctors to conduct a late-term abortion procedure known as partial-birth abortion?
Do you support or oppose providing parents in low-income families with tax money in the form of school vouchers to help pay for their children to attend private or religious schools?
Do you favor or oppose having armed air marshals aboard commercial airplane flights?
Would you favor or oppose taking military action in Iraq to end Saddam Hussein's rule?
Would you favor or oppose the following measures to curb terrorism: Requiring that all citizens carry a national identity card at all times to show to a police officer on request.
Would you favor or oppose the following measures to curb terrorism: Allowing the U.S. government to monitor personal telephone calls and e-mails
Would you favor or oppose the following measures to curb terrorism: Allowing the U.S. government to monitor credit card purchases
Would you favor or oppose the following measures to curb terrorism: Allowing pilots to carry handguns
Would you favor or oppose the following measures to curb terrorism: Allowing airport personnel to do extra checks on passengers who appear to be of Middle-Eastern descent
Do you favor or oppose the creation of the proposed Department of Homeland Security?
A proposal has been made that would allow people to put a portion of their Social Security payroll taxes into personal retirement accounts that would be invested in private stocks and bonds. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
(FORM A) Would you favor or oppose sending American ground troops to the Persian Gulf in an attempt to remove Saddam Hussein [Suh-DAHM WHO-sane] from power in Iraq?
(FORM B) Would you favor or oppose invading Iraq with U.S. ground troops in an attempt to remove Saddam Hussein [Suh-DAHM WHO-sane] from power?
(FORM A) Do you think Congress should -- or should not -- vote to give President Bush unlimited authority to use military action against Iraq whenever he feels it is necessary?
As a part of the effort to combat terrorism, would you support or oppose allowing the government to deport or indefinitely detain any foreigner in this country who is suspected of supporting any organization involved in terrorism?
(FORM B) Would you support or oppose a law requiring all adults in this country to carry a national identification card that includes information such as their photograph and social security number?
Suppose Saddam Hussein does not comply with the UN resolutions passed today/on Friday. Do you think the US should invade Iraq with ground troops, or do you think the US should not send ground troops to Iraq at all?
As you may know, the federal income tax cuts passed into law last year are set to expire in 2011. Would you favor or oppose making those tax cuts permanent?
Would you favor new federal income tax cuts in addition to those passed last year, or do you think the tax cuts passed last year are sufficient?
Now, I would like to ask you a question about taxes that are paid on money or assets which are inherited when someone dies. As you may know, federal inheritance taxes currently apply only to estates valued at more than $1 million. Which of the following would you prefer to see Congress do: 1 Change the laws to eliminate all inheritance taxes on all estates or 2 leave inheritance tax laws unchanged?
Do you think it is fair or unfair to require private male or female clubs to admit members of the opposite sex?
The president's $1 trillion tax plan calls for two more rounds of tax cuts, scheduled for 2004 and 2006. Do you think those future cuts should still go through even if that means money will have to be taken out of the Social Security funds to pay for other government programs as a result, or do you think the 2004 and 2006 tax cuts should not go through if that is the case?
Do you think the tax cuts scheduled for 2004 and 2006 should still go through even if that means money will have to be taken out of the Social Security funds and the national debt will be increased to pay for other government programs as a result, or do you think the tax cuts scheduled for 2004 and 2006 should not go through if that is the case?
Some legislators have proposed that the scheduled tax cuts for 2004 and 2006 not be given to families earning $130,000 or more a year. The money would be used instead to pay for government programs and reduce the national debt. Are you in favor of eliminating the future tax cuts for families earning more than $130,000 a year, or are you opposed to it?
George Bush has named Iraq as one of the countries that are harboring terrorists and stockpiling chemical, biological and nuclear weapons. Do you support or oppose the US taking military action against terrorist targets in Iraq?
The Bush administration has said that Taliban and Al Qaeda prisoners being held at the US base in Gauntanamo Bay, Cuba, do not qualify as prisoners of war under the Geneva convention rules and may be questioned or tried. Critics say that the captured fighters are prisoners of war and should have all of the protections provided under the Geneva convention rules. How about you? Do you think the Taliban and Al Qaeda prisoners should be treated as prisoners of war and protected under the Geneva convention rules, or not?
George Bush has proposed that the US build a national missile defense shield system. This system would intercept and deter intercontinental nuclear missiles launched against the US. Do you approve or disapprove of building such a missile defense system?
George Bush has also said that he would consider opening up part of the Alaskan Arctic Wildlife refuge to oil and gas exploration. Do you approve or disapprove of this proposal?
George Bush has asked Congress to approve spending $38 billion on homeland security next year. The proposal includes $3.5 billion in federal aid to states and local governments for strengthening local police, fire and rescue services, stockpiling medicines and modernizing the nation's public health care system. Do you approve or disapprove of this proposal?
George Bush also said he will ask Congress for a $48 billion increase in military defense spending next year. The proposed increase includes funds earmarked for the war on terrorism, development of a missile defense system and a pay raise for military personnel. Do you approve or disapprove of this proposal?
Last year a bill that would ban soft money was passed by the Senate but not by the House. By softmoney I mean the unlimited donations made by individuals, labor unions and corporations to political parties. Would you be in favor of, or opposed to the passage of this campaign finance reform bill through the House?
It has been alleged that the accounting firm of Andersen did not expose Enron's questionable accounting practices because it profited greatly from other consulting services it provided to the company. Some legislators are proposing to bar firms from auditing a company's financial records while providing other services to the company at the same time. Do you support or oppose regulations which would bar accounting firms from providing both auditing and other types of services to the same company?
Legislation has been proposed that would limit the amount of a single company's stock that can be held in an individual's 401k retirement account to no more than 20%. Supporters say this will help protect the value of the accounts in cases such as Enron's where the company fails. Opponents say that such regulation puts too big a financial burden on employers who would like to offer 401k retirement accounts to employees but who can only do so if they can match employee contributions with company stock. How about you? Do you support, or oppose legislation that would limit the amount of any one company's stock that can be held in an individual 401k retirement account?
Do you approve or disapprove of Bush's proposal to allow individuals to divert part of their Social Security payroll taxes into private accounts whihc they could personally invest in the stock market for their retirement?
A bill was passed by the House to create a cabinet level Department of Homeland Security. Under that bill, the new department would combine federal agencies such as the Coast Guard, Secret Service, FEMA, INS, Customs Service, and the Transportation Security Administration. Are you in favor of or opposed to combining these agencies into one department?
Suppose President Bush decides to order US troops into a ground attack against Iraqi forces. Would you support or oppose that decision?
I'm going to read you several proposals that Congress is considering, and for each one, I'd like to know whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Providing tax cuts to individuals?
I'm going to read you several proposals that Congress is considering, and for each one, I'd like to know whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Providing tax cuts to businesses?
I'm going to read you several proposals that Congress is considering, and for each one, I'd like to know whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Increasing defense spending?
I'm going to read you several proposals that Congress is considering, and for each one, I'd like to know whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Providing assistance to people with no health insurance?
I'm going to read you several proposals that Congress is considering, and for each one, I'd like to know whether you favor or oppose that proposal: Providing prescription-drug benefits for senior citizens?
Now I would like to mention some actions that might be taken in the war against terrorism, and for each one, please tell me whether you think the US should or should not take that action: Take military action against terrorist cells in other countries, such as the Philippines, Somalia, and Sudan?
Now I would like to mention some actions that might be taken in the war against terrorism, and for each one, please tell me whether you think the US should or should not take that action: Take military action against Iraq and Saddam Hussein, even if Iraq had nothing to do with the September 11 attacks?
Would you favor or oppose having U.S. forces take military action against Iraq to force Saddam Hussein from power?
Do you support or oppose having the federal government pay special benefits to families of the victims of the September 11th (2001) terrorist attacks (on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon)?
One last issue question...do you think the federal government should or should not allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska?
Do you support or oppose stricter penalties, including longer prison terms and higher fines, for corporate executives who conceal their company's true financial condition? (If support/oppose, ask:) Do you support/ oppose that strongly or somewhat?
Do you support or oppose creating a federal task force to oversee and coordinate government investigations of possible corporate financial crimes? (If support/oppose ask:) Do you support/oppose that strongly or somewhat?
On another subject, would you support or oppose a plan in which people who chose to could invest some of their Social Security contributions in the stock market?
RC2 As you may know, there have been proposals in recent years to require broadcasters to provide free television airtime before elections for the candidates to discuss the issues. Would you favor or oppose such a proposal?
As you may know, the CIA is currently prohibited from spying inside the US. Would you favor or oppose legislation that would allow the CIA to spy inside the US in order to combat terrorism?
Because of the growing federal budget deficit, some lawmakers say that the federal income tax cuts that are scheduled to take effect in coming years should be cancelled or postponed. Other lawmakers say that those tax cuts should go ahead as planned to stimulate the economy. What do you think the federal government should do--suspend those scheduled tax cuts or continue with the tax cuts as currently planned?
Because of the growing federal budget deficit, some lawmakers say that the federal income tax cuts that are scheduled to take effect in coming years should be cancelled or postponed. Other lawmakers say that those tax cuts should go ahead as planned to stimulate the economy. What do you think the Bush administration should do with scheduled tax cuts for upper-income Americans--suspend those scheduled tax cuts or continue with the tax cuts as currently planned?
In your opinion, should family members of the victims of the attacks of September 11th be required to waive their right to sue the airlines if they choose to accept compensation from the government, or don't you think they should have to waive their right to sue in order to receive compensation from the government?
Here are some increased powers of investigation that law enforcement agencies might use when dealing with people suspected of terrorist activity, which would also affect our civil liberties. For each, please say if you would favor or oppose it. Expanded government monitoring of cell phones and e-mail, to intercept communications
Here are some increased powers of investigation that law enforcement agencies might use when dealing with people suspected of terrorist activity, which would also affect our civil liberties. For each, please say if you would favor or oppose it. Issuance of a secure ID technique for persons to access government and business computer systems, to avoid disruptions
Here are some increased powers of investigation that law enforcement agencies might use when dealing with people suspected of terrorist activity, which would also affect our civil liberties. For each, please say if you would favor or oppose it. Expanded under-cover activities to penetrate groups under suspicion
Here are some increased powers of investigation that law enforcement agencies might use when dealing with people suspected of terrorist activity, which would also affect our civil liberties. For each, please say if you would favor or oppose it. Stronger document and physical security checks for travelers
Here are some increased powers of investigation that law enforcement agencies might use when dealing with people suspected of terrorist activity, which would also affect our civil liberties. For each, please say if you would favor or oppose it. Stronger document and physical security checks for access to government and private office buildings
Here are some increased powers of investigation that law enforcement agencies might use when dealing with people suspected of terrorist activity, which would also affect our civil liberties. For each, please say if you would favor or oppose it. Use of facial-recognition technology to scan for suspected terrorists at various locations and public events
Here are some increased powers of investigation that law enforcement agencies might use when dealing with people suspected of terrorist activity, which would also affect our civil liberties. For each, please say if you would favor or oppose it. Adoption of a national ID system for all U.S. citizens
Would you favor or oppose sending US troops to attempt to help end the current conflict between Israel and the Palestinians before a peace agreement is reached?
Do you favor or oppose allowing drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife refuge in Alaska?
Protecting the environment sometimes involves costs and other kinds of sacrifices. Do you favor or oppose each of the following: Prohibiting offshore drilling for oil, even if it were to cause higher gas prices?
President Bush supports partial privatization of Social Security, which he would accomplish by letting individuals invest a portion of payroll taxes in stocks and other investments, with the goal to raise investment returns and assure a better retirement system. How strongly do you support or oppose this proposal?
Next, I'd like to ask you some questions about Iraq. Do you think the US should or should not use military action involving ground troops to attempt to remove Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq?
It has been proposed that all guns sold in the US be test fired so the distinctive markings they leave on bullets could be entered into a government database. Law enforcement agencies could use this database to track bullets used during a crime. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?
Do you favor or oppose the legalization of marijuana?
Do you think adults should be allowed to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it or do you think that marijuana should remain illegal even for medical purposes?
Now I am going to read you a list of proposed new laws that have been suggested as possible ways to deal with the problem of questionable accounting practices in US businesses. For each one, please indicate if you favor or oppose that proposal, or if you don't know enough to say: Prohibit an accounting firm from acting as both a consultant and the auditor for the same corporation?
Now I am going to read you a list of proposed new laws that have been suggested as possible ways to deal with the problem of questionable accounting practices in US businesses. For each one, please indicate if you favor or oppose that proposal, or if you don't know enough to say: Require companies to produce a consolidated balance sheet, so that all assets and liabilities are readily available?
Now I am going to read you a list of proposed new laws that have been suggested as possible ways to deal with the problem of questionable accounting practices in US businesses. For each one, please indicate if you favor or oppose that proposal, or if you don't know enough to say: Replace the current accounting oversight board, called the Financial Accounting Standards Board, which is funded by contributions from the business industry, with a new oversight board funded by the federal government?
Now I am going to read you a list of proposed new laws that have been suggested as possible ways to deal with the problem of questionable accounting practices in US businesses. For each one, please indicate if you favor or oppose that proposal, or if you don't know enough to say: Increase funding and authority for the Securities Exchange Commission to provide stricter oversight of business accountants?
Now I am going to read you a list of proposed new laws that have been suggested as possible ways to deal with the problem of questionable accounting practices in US businesses. For each one, please indicate if you favor or oppose that proposal, or if you don't know enough to say: Prohibit Wall Street Firms from providing both research coverage and investment banking services to the same company?
Now I am going to read you a list of proposed new laws that have been suggested as possible ways to deal with the problem of questionable accounting practices in US businesses. For each one, please indicate if you favor or oppose that proposal, or if you don't know enough to say: Limit the amount of stock that employees can buy from their own companies as part of their 401(k) retirement accounts?
I’d like to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it.  Providing more generous government assistance to the poor
(I'd like to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it.)...Allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply, along with other organizations, for government funding to provide social services such as job training or drug treatment counseling
Would you favor or oppose requiring all young men to give one year of service to the nation - either in the military forces, or in non-military work here or abroad, such as the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or in a local community or city service program?
Do you think the federal government should or should not fund stem cell research?
Would you favor or oppose requiring all young women to give one year of service to the nation - either in the military forces, or in non-military work here or abroad, such as the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or in a local community or city service program?
In general, do you think the federal government spends too much money on HIV/AIDS, too little money, or about the right amount?
Next, thinking about US spending on foreign aid to deal with the problem of HIV/AIDS in developing countries such as those in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Do you think the US is now spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on foreign aid to deal with the HIV/AIDS problem in developing countries?
As you may know, the US currently spends about one billion dollars to combat AIDS in developing countries. Would you favor or opopse doubling this amount, or do you feel that you don't enough about this to say?
Turning to the issue of foreign aid, do you think the US is now spending too little on foreign aid, about the right amount, or too much on foreign aid?
Would you support or oppose a plan in which people who chose could invest some of their Social Security contributions in the stock market?
Do you think gays and lesbians should have the legal right to get married, or do you think they should not be able to get married legally?
Do you support or oppose affirmative action programs that give preferences to blacks and other minorities?
Do you favor or oppose having US forces take military action against Iraq to remove Saddam Hussein from power?
I'd like your opinion of some programs and proposals being discussed in this country today.  Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each one. Using American military troops as peacekeepers in Bosnia and Kosovo? (FORM A)
I'd like your opinion of some programs and proposals being discussed in this country today.  Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each one. Giving the president fast track authority to negotiate international trade deals that Congress can only approve or disapprove, but not change  (FORM A)
I'd like your opinion of some programs and proposals being discussed in this country today.  Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each one. Reducing the capital gains tax (FORM A)
I'd like your opinion of some programs and proposals being discussed in this country today.  Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each one. requiring that women under 18 years get the consent of at least one parent before they are allowed to have an abortion? (FORM B)
I'd like your opinion of some programs and proposals being discussed in this country today.  Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each one. Federal funding for vouchers to help low and middle income parents send their children to private and parochial schools (FORM B)
I'd like your opinion of some programs and proposals being discussed in this country today.  Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each one. Doing away with bilingual education and requiring that all public school students are taught in English only? (FORM B)
I'd like your opinion of some programs and proposals being discussed in this country today.  Please tell me if you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each one. Restricting scientific research on human cloning (FORM B)
Generally, do you favor or oppose this proposal (which would allow Americans to put a portion of their Social Security taxes into a personal savings account to be used for retirement)
In order to try and end the fighting in Kosovo, would you favor or oppose the United States sending in ground troops as part of a NATO peacekeeping force?
As you may know, Medicare--government health insurance for people age 65 and over--does not currently cover prescription drugs. Would you favor or oppose the Medicare system paying for the costs of prescription drugs for all beneficiaries, even if this meant an increase in premiums for Medicare patients and increased cost to the Medicare program?
At gun shows, extending the waiting period between the time a person applies to buy a gun and the time it is sold to them to conduct background checks--do you favor or oppose that?
Requiring all gun buyers to pass a safety course and obtain a photo license in order to purchase guns --do you favor or oppose that?
Requiring all gun owners to register each firearm with the government--do you favor or oppose that?
Permitting people to carry a concealed firearm--do you favor or oppose that?
Replacing the current income tax system, where better off people pay a higher rate in taxes, with one flat tax rate for everyone--do you favor or oppose that?
A cut in capital gains taxes on profits from the sale of stock or investment property--do you favor or oppose that?
Keeping Internet transactions free from state sales tax--do you favor or oppose that?
Offering child care tax credits to families with a stay-at-home parent--do you favor or oppose that?
Giving federal money to faith-based institutions, such as churches or synagogues, to help them run programs such as drug abuse prevention efforts or childhood development programs--do you favor or oppose that?
Public financing of political campaigns-that is, using tax money to pay for campaigns and prohibiting large donations from individuals and special interest groups-do you favor or oppose that?
Outlawing the practice of soft money contributions -- that is, making unlimited contributions to political parties illegal -- do you favor or oppose that?
Do you think the laws should be changed to allow patients to sue insurance companies which deny or delay medical treatments, or do you think this would increase the cost of insurance too much?
Generally, do you favor or oppose President Clinton's plan to change the Medicare system?
President Clinton has proposed a number of specific changes to the Medicare system. As I read each proposal, please tell me whether you favor or oppose it. Allowing Medicare recipients to buy prescription drug coverage for $24 a month
President Clinton has proposed a number of specific changes to the Medicare system.  As I read each proposal, please tell me whether you favor or oppose it. Increasing the deductible that patients pay for doctor visits by the cost of living
President Clinton has proposed a number of specific changes to the Medicare system.  As I read each proposal, please tell me whether you favor or oppose it. Eliminating copayments and deductibles for preventative services
President Clinton has proposed a number of specific changes to the Medicare system.  As I read each proposal, please tell me whether you favor or oppose it. Allowing those age 62-65 to purchase Medicare benefits for $300 per month
President Clinton has proposed a number of specific changes to the Medicare system.  As I read each proposal, please tell me whether you favor or oppose it. Using part of the projected budget surplus to make Medicare financially secure
Do you favor or oppose having the federal government regulate the types of things that can be put on the Internet, even if it means restricting freedom of speech?
Would you favor or oppose the United States sending astronauts to explore the moon again?
Do you favor or oppose each of the following?... Permitting people to carry a concealed firearm?
Do you favor or oppose each of the following?... Requiring a three day waiting period between the time a person applies to buy a handgun and the time it is sold to them?
Do you favor or oppose each of the following?... Requiring gun manufacturers to put trigger locks or safety devices on all guns?
If a peace agreement is not reached between the Yugoslavian Serbs and Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority, NATO has said it would carry out air and missile attackes against Serb military installations. Would you favor or oppose the US being a part of that military action?
If a peace agreement is reached, NATO has proposed sending in 30000 peacekeeping troops to Kosovo, including about 4000 US troops. Would you favor or oppose the US committing its troops as part of that peacekeeping force in Kosovo?
Would you favor or oppose the Justice Department appointing a special investigative prosecutor to conduct an inquiry into charges of possible misconduct by Independent Prosecutor Kenneth Starr?
Do you favor or oppose the US and its allies taking all-out military action against Iraq until the situation is resolved?
Do you favor or oppose using miltary force now to remove Saddam Hussein from power?
Would you generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals as part of this year's federal budget package: Cutting federal income tax rates by 10%?
Would you generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals as part of this year's federal budget package: Eliminating the so-called marriage penalty in the federal income tax code?
Would you generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals as part of this year's federal budget package: Increasing spending on federal programs such as education, transportation, foreign aid and defense?
Would you generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals as part of this year's federal budget package: Increasing spending on Medicare?
Would you generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals as part of this year's federal budget package: Increasing spending on Social Security?
Would you generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals as part of this year's federal budget package: Establishing a new federal retirement program based on funding personal savings accounts for workers?
Would you favor or oppose the US government sending economic aid to help rebuild the Serbian areas bombed by the US in Yugoslavia, if Slobodan Milosevic is removed from power?
Would you favor or oppose the US government sending economic aid to help rebuild the Serbian areas bombed by the US in Yugoslavia while Slobodan Milosevic is still in power?
Would you favor or oppose the US government sending economic aid to help rebuild the area that the refugees will return to in Kosovo?
Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence. How about: raise the minimum age for hand gun possession to 21 years of age?
Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence. How about: hold the parents legally responsible if their children commit crimes with the parents guns?
Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence. How about: require safety locks or trigger guards to be included with all new hand gun purchases?
Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence. How about: ban the importing of high capacity ammunition clips?
Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence. How about: impose a mandatory prison sentence for felons who commit crimes with guns?
Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence. How about: impose a lifetime ban on gun ownership for any juvenile convicted of a felony?
Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence. How about: mandatory background checks before people--including gun dealers--could buy guns at gun shows?
Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each of the following proposals which some people have made to reduce the amount of gun violence. How about: the registration of all firearms?".
Do you favor or oppose the presence of U.S. ground troops, along with troops from other countries, in an international peacekeeping force in Kosovo?
Next I'm going to read a variety of proposals concerning religion and public schools. For each one, please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose it.  Allowing public schools to display the Ten Commandments
Next I'm going to read a variety of proposals concerning religion and public schools. For each one, please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose it.  Using the Bible in literature, history, and social studies classes
Next I'm going to read a variety of proposals concerning religion and public schools. For each one, please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose it.  Allowing daily prayer to be spoken in the classroom
Next I'm going to read a variety of proposals concerning religion and public schools. For each one, please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose it.  Teaching creationism ALONG WITH evolution in public schools
Next I'm going to read a variety of proposals concerning religion and public schools. For each one, please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose it.  Teaching creationism INSTEAD OF evolution in public schools
Would you support or oppose a law requiring... a nationwide ban on the sale of handguns, except to law enforcement officers?
Would you support or oppose a law requiring... a nationwide ban on people carrying a concealed weapon?
President Clinton proposed transferring more than 60% of the budget surplus over the next 15 years to the Social Security system. Do you support or oppose this proposal?
Another proposal President Clinton made is to devote $600 billion of the budget surplus over the next 15 years to Medicare, the health care program for the elderly. Do you support or oppose this proposal?
Another proposal is for a series of tax breaks, grants, and subsidies to make child care more affordable for working families, such as a $500 tax credit for child care expenses for any parent who stays at home with children under 1 year old. Do you support or oppose this proposal?
Another proposal is the consumer bill of rights for HMO members that includes a guarantee that medical decisions are made by medical doctors and that medical records will be kept confidential. Supporters say that is needed to hold HMOs accountable, while opponents say it could increase the cost of health insurance and cause some employers to no longer provide coverage. Do you support or oppose this proposal?
How about Clinton's proposal to increase the minimum wage one dollar over the next two years. Do you support or oppose this proposal?
President Clinton proposed spending an additional $12 billion in 2000 and $110 billion over the next 6 years for the military to improve pay and benefits for the troops, strengthen recruitment and retention programs, modernize weapons programs and improve military readiness. Do you support or oppose this proposal?
President Clinton wants the federal government to invest 25% of the Social Security surplus in stocks, bonds and other securities to increase returns and bolster the Social Security system. Republicans in Congress say that the government should not own stock in private companies since the government could wind up as a major shareholder of a particular stock, which might open up a potential conflict of interest. Which proposal do you prefer?
I am going to read you a list of some ways that have been suggested to deal with the future financial problems of Social Security. For each one, please tell me if you would favor or oppose such a proposal: Increasing the amount employers and employees pay in taxes to Social Security?
I am going to read you a list of some ways that have been suggested to deal with the future financial problems of Social Security. For each one, please tell me if you would favor or oppose such a proposal: Eliminating the current Social Security payroll tax cut-off that exempts income over $68,400 a year from being taxed for Social Security?
I am going to read you a list of some ways that have been suggested to deal with the future financial problems of Social Security. For each one, please tell me if you would favor or oppose such a proposal: Reducing Social Security benefits for seniors whose income is more than $40,000 a year?
I am going to read you a list of some ways that have been suggested to deal with the future financial problems of Social Security. For each one, please tell me if you would favor or oppose such a proposal: Reducing Social Security benefits?
I am going to read you a list of some ways that have been suggested to deal with the future financial problems of Social Security. For each one, please tell me if you would favor or oppose such a proposal: Limiting cost-of-living increases in Social Security benefts?
I am going to read you a list of some ways that have been suggested to deal with the future financial problems of Social Security. For each one, please tell me if you would favor or oppose such a proposal: Raising the amount of taxes higher-income retirees pay on their Social Security benefits?
I am going to read you a list of some ways that have been suggested to deal with the future financial problems of Social Security. For each one, please tell me if you would favor or oppose such a proposal: Increasing taxes on Social Security benefits for those earning more than $75,000?
I am going to read you a list of some ways that have been suggested to deal with the future financial problems of Social Security. For each one, please tell me if you would favor or oppose such a proposal: People having individual accounts and making their own investments with a portion of their Social Security payments?
I am going to read you a list of some ways that have been suggested to deal with the future financial problems of Social Security. For each one, please tell me if you would favor or oppose such a proposal: Allowing workers to take all of their Social Security taxes out of the Social Security system and invest them on their own?
I am going to read you a list of some ways that have been suggested to deal with the future financial problems of Social Security. For each one, please tell me if you would favor or oppose such a proposal: Gradually raising the retirement age for Social Security to age 70 over the next 20 years?
As a way of dealing with the future financial problems of Social Security, do you favor or oppose having the government invest in the private stock market a portion of Social Security reserve funds, which are currently invested in government bonds?
Some people have suggested that workers should have the option of taking some of their Social Security taxes and putting them in investments such as the stock market.  People who did this would get more money when they retired if these investments did well, but less money if those investments did poorly.  Do you think the government should or should not allow Americans to invest a portion of their Social Security taxes in investments such as the stock market?
NATO plans to send in a multinational force to protect the people of Kosovo from the Serbs as the Yugoslav army pulls out, do you support or oppose sending US troops into Kosovo as part of this NATO force?
In general, do you favor stricter or less strict laws relating to the control of hand guns?
Most Democrats favor laws which would allow, and place few limits on, patients or the families, who felt they had suffered from bad decisions made by managed care to sue for damages. Many Republicans would allow some patients or their families to do this but would make it more difficult and place limits on the damages they could win.  Which do you favor--making it easy or more difficult for patients to sue managed care plans?
The Medicare Program pays for all or part of the costs of hospitals and doctors for people over 65 and people with disabilities, but it does not cover prescription drug costs. Do you favor or oppose adding a new Medicare drug benefit to cover part of the cost of prescription drugs?
A law has been proposed that would require HMOs, other managed care plans, and health insurance companies to provide people with more information about their health plan, make it easier for people to see medical specialists, allow appeals to independent reviewers when someone is denied coverage for a particular medical treatment, and the right to sue their health plans.  Do you favor or oppose such a law?
Next, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose laws requiring HMOs, managed care plans and health insurance companies to do each of the following: Allow people with serious medical conditions to see a medical specialist, such as a doctor specializing in cancer, without always having to get permission or see their regular doctor first?
Next, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose laws requiring HMOs, managed care plans and health insurance companies to do each of the following: Pay for an emergency room visit when someone might reasonably believe they need immediate medical attention - even if the problem doesn't turn out to be serious?
Next, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose laws requiring HMOs, managed care plans and health insurance companies to do each of the following: Allow people to appeal a health plan's decision to an independent reviewer if they are denied coverage for a particular medical treatment?
Next, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose laws requiring HMOs, managed care plans and health insurance companies to do each of the following: Allow patients to sure a health plan for malpractice, like they can now sue a doctor?
I'm going to read you some proposals to change the Medicare program and help keep it financially sound in the future. Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each one: Creating a sliding scale for Medicare, so that the more income seniors have, the more they pay in Medicare premiums?
I'm going to read you some proposals to change the Medicare program and help keep it financially sound in the future. Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each one: Reducing payments to doctors and hospitals for treating people covered by Medicare?
I'm going to read you some proposals to change the Medicare program and help keep it financially sound in the future. Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each one: Increasing the payroll taxes workers now pay to fund the Medicare program?
I'm going to read you some proposals to change the Medicare program and help keep it financially sound in the future. Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each one: Gradually raising the age of eligibility for Medicare from 65 to 67 for future retirees?
I'm going to read you some proposals to change the Medicare program and help keep it financially sound in the future. Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each one: Requiring seniors to pay a larger share of Medicare costs out of their own pockets?
I'm going to read you some proposals to change the Medicare program and help keep it financially sound in the future. Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each one: Providing a fixed amount of money to each person on Medicare that they would apply to the cost of health insurance from private plans or from the traditional Medicare program?
I'm going to read you some proposals to change the Medicare program and help keep it financially sound in the future. Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each one: Requiring people on Medicare who receive home health care services to pay 10% of the cost?
I'm going to read you some proposals to change the Medicare program and help keep it financially sound in the future. Please tell me whether you would generally favor or oppose each one: Setting aside a portion of the surplus from the federal budget to finance Medicare in the future?
Do you favor or oppose the government offering parents money or vouchers to send their children to private or religious schools, or public schools outside their district?
Do you favor or oppose the government offering parents money or vouchers to send their children to private or religious schools, or public schools outside their district, or haven't you heard enough about that to have an opinion?
Now, from what you've just heard, would you say that you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or strongly oppose a nuclear waste storage facility at Yucca Mountain?