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New Poll Finds Substantial Opposition to Medicare Adopting Utilization Management Techniques for Cancer Treatment

Hart Research partnered with Public Opinion Strategies on a new survey on behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) to gauge the attitudes of cancer patients, caregivers, and physicians toward so-called utilization management (UM) techniques—tools used by insurance companies that aim to reduce healthcare costs by setting parameters on how and New Poll Finds Substantial Opposition to Medicare Adopting Utilization Management Techniques for Cancer Treatment

Poll: The Public Overwhelmingly Believes Housing Affordability Should Be a Top National Priority; Expects Congress and President to Take Major Action

The findings of a new national poll conducted on behalf of  the Opportunity Starts at Home campaign show that the vast majority (85%) of the public believe ensuring that everyone has a safe, decent, affordable place to live should be a “top national priority.” This view is strong across the political spectrum—from 95% of Democrats Poll: The Public Overwhelmingly Believes Housing Affordability Should Be a Top National Priority; Expects Congress and President to Take Major Action

Trump’s Job and Economic Approval Remain Steady; Progressive Policies Enjoy Wide Support

Our newest CNBC All-America Economic Survey finds that President Trump’s job approval and economic approval both remain steady—40% of voters approve of the job Trump is doing as president and 48% approve of the job he is doing handling the economy, numbers nearly identical to those in our December survey. Perception of the current economy Trump’s Job and Economic Approval Remain Steady; Progressive Policies Enjoy Wide Support

New Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Americans Support More Federal Funding for Science and Technology Research

The findings of a new national poll conducted on behalf of a diverse group of organizations committed to advancing U.S. science and technology, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Chemical Society, the Consortium of Social Science Associations, the Council on Competitiveness, and IEEE-USA show that voters are near unanimous in New Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Americans Support More Federal Funding for Science and Technology Research

Downturn in Economic Optimism Is Not Affecting Americans’ Holiday Spending Plans

Our fourth-quarter All-America Economic Survey for CNBC finds mixed messages on the economy.  There has been a significant drop-off since last quarter in the proportion of Americans who say the economy is in good shape, paired with reduced optimism about how the country’s economy will do over the next 12 months.  The survey finds that Downturn in Economic Optimism Is Not Affecting Americans’ Holiday Spending Plans

FOSI Report: Online Safety Across the Generations

A new study for the Family Online Safety Institute explores the benefits and challenges of intergenerational technology use.  The national surveys of older Americans and parents of connected children reveal that, despite concerns about potential harms of technology use, both audiences feel that there are real benefits of using technology and the Internet.  For parents, FOSI Report: Online Safety Across the Generations

Trump’s Job and Economic Approval Scores Remain Steady; Democrats Hold Narrow Advantage on Congressional Preference

Our newest CNBC All-America Economic Survey finds that President Trump’s job approval and economic approval both are steady—41% of voters approve of the job Trump is doing as president and 51% approve of the job Trump is doing handling the economy, numbers identical to those in our June survey. In terms of November’s elections, the Trump’s Job and Economic Approval Scores Remain Steady; Democrats Hold Narrow Advantage on Congressional Preference

Employers Express Confidence in Colleges and Universities; See College as Worth the Investment, New Research Finds

In a new report released by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), Hart Research found that employers express a higher level of confidence in colleges and universities than does the American public overall and they agree on the value and importance of a college education. Consistent with findings from Hart Research’s previous research Employers Express Confidence in Colleges and Universities; See College as Worth the Investment, New Research Finds

2018 Kennedy Institute Poll: Americans Speak on the United States Senate

The findings of a recent poll conducted for the Kennedy Institute demonstrate a disconnect between voters and the U.S. senators who represent them. Voters express dissatisfaction with the performance of Congress and want senators who are responsive to the people they represent. At the same time, the data point to an American electorate that lacks 2018 Kennedy Institute Poll: Americans Speak on the United States Senate

Majority of Americans Approve of Trump on the Economy; Overall Job Approval Remains Steady

Our newest CNBC All-America Economic Survey finds that Trump’s job approval is steady but low: 41% of Americans approve of the job Trump is doing as president, up two points from March. While Trump’s job approval remains steady, his economic approval has increased six points to 51%. The poll finds that a majority of adults Majority of Americans Approve of Trump on the Economy; Overall Job Approval Remains Steady