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Click below for reports on major politics & government topics. Use the Surveys and Statistics search box on the right for a more precise search.
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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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