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2012 Survey of AARP Members in Indiana on Election Issues

Indiana AARP members on service funding, safer streets, older workers, saving for retirement, and affordable utility rates. read

Americans' Trust in Organizations and Individuals: An AARP Bulletin Survey

Trust placed in individuals and organizations by adults age 18 and older place is explored in this January 2013 survey. read

Summary of AARP Survey of Floridians Age 50+: Opinions on Select State Legislative Issues

Opinions of Floridians age 50+ on state legislative issues such as long‐term care, safe driving, and utility costs were gauged. read

AARP Bulletin Survey on Congressional Expectations for 2013

Issues like employment, improving education, and fighting terrorism are ones that Americans would like Congress to address. read

50+ Americans and the Future of Medicare and Social Security

Public views about Medicare and Social Security and their reform after the 2012 presidential election are examined in this survey. read

Summary of 2012 AARP Survey of Virginians 18+: Hunger in Virginia: Awareness and Support For State Action

Experience with hunger and opinion on state support for food banks in Virginia residents aged 18+ was gauged in this survey. read

You've Earned a Say: National Survey Results

On Medicare and Social Security, the public believes Washington needs to spend more time listening to ordinary citizens like them. read

AARP Survey of South Dakota Residents Ages 50+

Experience and opinion of South Dakotans in rural areas on issues like caregiving and grandparenting were examined in this survey. read

AARP Survey of South Dakota Residents Ages 50+ Living in Sioux Falls

Experience and opinion of South Dakotans in Sioux Falls on various issues were examined in this survey. read

AARP Bulletin Survey on Election Issues

Issues informing voter choice of a presidential candidate for the upcoming election were examined in this AARP Bulletin survey. read

Multicultural Engagement State Fact Sheets

A snapshot of multicultural populations and AARP's engagement for multicultural outreach are provided in these state Fact Sheets. read

AARP Bulletin Survey on Political Campaign Processes

Opinions on political campaigns and suggested reforms were examined in this AARP Bulletin survey of adults age 18 and older. read

GOP Voters: Protect Social Security and Medicare from Deficit Cuts

Cuts to Social security and Medicare to balance the budget are opposed by likely Republican primary/caucus voters in four states. read

AARP Bulletin Survey on 9/11

Public opinion about changes in the 10 years since 9/11 is examined in this report. read

Cutting Benefits for Deficit Reduction: A Survey of Registered Voters Age 50+ in Three New York Congressional Districts

New York voters age 50+ are concerned about the deficit but oppose Social Security and Medicare benefit reductions to reduce it. read

AARP Survey: Opinions of Likely and Registered Voters in Iowa on Advance Ratemaking Legislation

Explored the views of Iowa likely voters 50+ about a bill that includes a rise in rates for an not-yet-built nuclear power plant. read

2011 Survey of 50+ Oklahoma Residents on Electric Utilities

Oklahoma residents oppose legislation that could raise their rates or add additional monthly fees to their electric bills. read

AARP Bulletin Survey on Income Taxes

Americans’ tax-filing experiences are assessed in this AARP Bulletin survey. read

AARP Bulletin Survey on Civility

This report assesses public opinion related to civility. read

2011 Survey Of AARP Members In Texas About The State Budget Shortfall

Protecting funding for long-term care despite Texas state budget shortfalls is a priority for most Texans. read

Washington Legislative Issues Survey of 18+ Registered Voters

Funding for all state services must be maintained, according to this survey of Washington state registered voters aged 18+. read

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