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ABC News/Washington Post Budget Agreement Poll, September 1990 (ICPSR 9559)
Released/updated on: 2006-12-22
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 1990-09-12--1990-09-13
This data collection focuses on issues related to the federal budget deficit. Respondents were asked if they approved of the way Bush and the Democrats in Congress were handling the federal budget deficit, if it was necessary for the government to raise taxes to help balance the federal budget deficit, and if they approved of various measures in the agreed-upon budget deficit reduction plan. Other topics covered include reduction of the capital gains tax on profits from sale of investments, increasing the amount of Social Security benefits that can be taxed, and the feasibility of the deficit reduction package. Background information on respondents includes political alignment, race, income, sex, and state/region of residence.
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ABC News/Washington Post Poll of Public Opinion on Aging, March 1982 (ICPSR 8024)
Released/updated on: 2005-11-04
Geographic coverage: United States
This special topic poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. In this poll, respondents were asked their opinions on problems of the elderly, including Social Security benefits, Medicare coverage, high energy costs, loneliness, and poor health. Also included were questions concerning Ronald Reagan's presidential performance, the automobile industries in Japan and the United States, and United States foreign relations with Israel and other allies. Demographic information on respondents includes race, sex, age, religion, educational and income levels, marital status, and retirement status.
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ABC News/Washington Post Poll of Public Opinion on Health, September 1982 (ICPSR 9048)
Released/updated on: 2005-11-04
Geographic coverage: United States
This special-topic poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. Respondents were asked about their overall health and any illnesses they had ever had. They were also asked their views on health-related topics, especially venereal disease and herpes. Respondents were asked about sexually-transmitted diseases and about their own experiences with these diseases (if any). Demographic information about the respondent includes age, sex, race, marital status, employment status, income, educational background, and type of residence.
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ABC News/Washington Post Social Security Poll, May 1981 (ICPSR 8015)
Released/updated on: 1992-02-16
Geographic coverage: United States
This special-topic poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of political and social issues. This data collection focuses on the reactions of the elderly to the Reagan administration's proposed changes in Social Security benefits. Respondents' age, race, sex, education, and income level were also recorded.
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Washington Post Nutrition and Health Poll, December 1989 (ICPSR 9359)
Released/updated on: 1992-02-17
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 1989-11-30--1989-12-04
This survey focused on issues of nutrition and health. Respondents were asked whether they watched their diets to reduce their intake of salt, fat, sugar, and cholesterol. They also were asked a series of specific questions relating to cholesterol. In addition, respondents were questioned regarding the state of medical care in the country, their own health status, how often they exercised, and how they evaluated health care facilities, doctors, and medical personnel. Other topics covered include memory of people and events in the 1980s, such as Walter Mondale's running mate in 1984, the Iran-contra scandal, Gary Hart, professional sports figures, and the names of individuals or organizations that won the Nobel Peace Prize in the period. Background information on respondents includes political alignment, 1988 presidential vote choice, education, age, religion, social class, marital status, household composition, labor union membership, employment status, race, sex, income, and state/region of residence.