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44% Blame Government Regulations for Higher Gas Prices

Most Americans still believe the price for a gallon of gas could top $5 in the next few months, and more think the government's to blame for the higher prices. 

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 55% of American Adults think it is at least somewhat likely that the price of gas will rise above $5 a gallon in the next few months, showing no change from late February. Forty percent (40%) view that as unlikely. This includes 17% who believe the gas hike is Very Likely and eight percent (8%) who say it is Not At All Likely. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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The survey of 1,000 Adults nationwide was conducted on April 19-20, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

17% Favor Government Regulation of All Executive Pay

Shareholders last week rejected the compensation package proposed for top executives at Citigroup, the first action of its kind against those who run a major U.S. bank.  Americans believe that executives at most major companies are paid too much, but few think the government should regulate CEO compensation. However, there is an exception; Nearly half support continued government regulation of executive compensation at companies that were bailed out. That’s true even if the company paid the money back.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 69% of American Adults believe, generally speaking, that the level of pay and bonuses for executives at most major companies in the United States is too high. Just five percent (5%) believe that compensation is too low, while 20% feel that it’s about right. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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The national survey of 1,000 American Adults was conducted on April 19-20 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

49% Say Tax Cuts Help The Economy

Voters’ perceptions that tax cuts are beneficial to the economy have fallen under 50% for the first time in almost four years. But support for government spending remains low.  

Forty-nine percent (49%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say, generally speaking, tax cuts help the economy.  A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that 22% say tax cuts hurt the economy, while 18% say they have no impact. Another 10% are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on April 18-19, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Fieldwork for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

Radio Update: Are the Days of the U.S. Penny Numbered?

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Radio Update: Only 49% Say Their Home Is Worth More Now Than When They Bought It

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18% Say Now’s a Good Time To Sell A Home

While most still disagree, the number of Americans who believe now is a good time to sell a home has risen to its highest level in two years.

Nearly one-in-five (18%) American Adults say now is a good time for someone in their area to sell their house, up six points from a month ago.  But a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that most adults (63%) still don’t share that sentiment. Nineteen percent (19%) more are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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The national survey of 1,000 Adults was conducted on April 15-16, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

Radio Update: 21% Expect Home’s Value To Go Up Over Next Year

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Only 49% Say Their Home Is Worth More Now Than When They Bought It

For the first time, fewer than half of U.S. homeowners believe their home is worth more than when they bought it. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 30% think their home is worth less than when they purchased it. That’s up six points from February and the highest finding in several years of surveying. Just 49% now say their home is worth more than when they bought it.  Twenty percent (20%) say its value is about the same. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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The national survey of 700 Adult Homeowners was conducted on April 15-16, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 4 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

Radio Update: 46% Worry Government Will Do Too Much Trying To Help Economy

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Radio Update: Most Believe Americans Are Overtaxed

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Radio Update: Most Believe Wealthy Americans Are Paying Less Than Their Fair Share in Taxes

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46% Worry Government Will Do Too Much Trying To Help Economy

Voters have mixed views on the government’s role in solving the current economic problems, but they are certain cutting government spending is a good place to start.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 46% of Likely Voters are now more concerned that the government will do too much in reacting to the nation's economic problems rather than not enough.  Forty-two percent (42%) are more worried the government will not do enough.  Twelve percent (12%) are not sure.  (To see survey question wording, click here.)

The national survey of 1,000 Likely Voters nationwide was conducted on April 12-13, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Fieldwork for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

55% Say Wealthy Americans Pay Less Than Fair Share in Taxes

The so-called “Buffet rule”, which would require millionaires to pay a 30% minimum tax rate, was defeated in the Senate yesterday, but President Obama continues to push the plan on the campaign trail. Most Americans think the wealthy pay less than their fair share in taxes, while nearly half feels the middle class pays more than its share.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 55% of Adults nationwide believe most wealthy people in this country pay less than their fair share in taxes. One in four (25%) believe wealthy Americans generally do pay their fair share, while 13% think they pay more than their fair share. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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The survey of 1,000 Adults nationwide was conducted on April 13-14, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

Radio Update: If You Haven’t Filed Your Taxes Yet, You’re Not Alone - April 17, 2012

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21% Expect Home’s Value To Go Up Over Next Year

Homeowners remain more optimistic about both the short- and long-term housing markets than they were for nearly all of last year. That confidence appeared to stall slightly in March but now has bounced back.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of homeowners finds that 21% now expect the value of their home to go up over the next year. Twenty-five percent (25%) expect their home’s value to go down, and 52% think it will stay the same. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

The national survey of 700 Adult Homeowners was conducted on April 15-16, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 4 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

43% Fear IRS More Than TSA

What’s in a name? Plenty if it’s the Internal Revenue Service, especially at this time of year.

Rasmussen Reports asked Americans which government agency they fear most, the tax-collecting IRS or the occasionally ham-handed Transportation Security Administration which handles airport security. A plurality (43%) said the IRS. Just 20%, in fact, feared the TSA more. Thirty-six percent (36%) were undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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The survey of 1,000 Adults nationwide was conducted on April 13-14, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

Radio Update: Are Americans Better Off Than They Were Four Years Ago?

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19% Haven’t Filed Their Income Taxes

On the eve of Tax Day, 19% of Americans nationwide still have not filed their income taxes, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

Seventy-eight percent (78%) of Adults have filed, up 18 points from 60% at the end of March. Americans this year are on about the same pace as they were last Tax Day, when 17% hadn’t filed. Two years ago at this time, 22% had yet to file their income taxes. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

The survey of 1,000 Adults nationwide was conducted on April 13-14, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

Radio Update: There's A Financial Gender Gap, Too

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47% Think Interest Rates Will Be Higher A Year From Now

The Federal Reserve Board plans to keep interest rates at record lows at least through late 2014, but many Americans believe the rates will go up over the next year. 

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 47% of American Adults think they will be paying higher interest rates a year from now.  Nine percent (9%) feel they will be paying lower interest rates in a year’s time, while 32% predict they’ll be paying about the same amount. Thirteen percent (13%) are not sure.  (To see survey question wording, click here.)

The survey of 1,000 American Adults nationwide was conducted on April 7-8, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.