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Singapore's Rules Cut Driving, Boost Air Quality

2008-07-25T12:25:56Z

Singaporeans rate their air quality better than citizens polled in 20 of the world's most populous cities. Gallup reports from the field on how the tight restrictions on driving play a role.

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Singapore Tops Public Transportation Rankings

2008-07-25T12:25:56Z

Singaporeans are more satisfied with their public transportation than are citizens in 20 of the world's most populous cities. Gallup reports from the field on Singapore's technologically advanced and highly efficient mass transit system.

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Singapore Sets the Bar for Water Quality

2008-07-25T12:25:56Z

In Singapore, citizens are more satisfied with the quality of their water than citizens are in any other country Gallup surveyed throughout 2006 and 2007. Despite scarce natural resources, Singapore is now working toward being completely self-sufficient in water resources.

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Chadians Assess Muslim-West Relations

2008-07-25T12:25:57Z

In the wake of recent violence between Chad's government and the followers of a Muslim spiritual leader threatening holy war against Christians and atheists, Gallup reveals that 61% of Chadians say violent conflict between the Muslim and Western worlds can be avoided.

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Blacks Pick Obama Over Jackson as Spokesman

2008-07-25T12:25:57Z

Black Americans are far more likely to choose Barack Obama as the one person they would like to speak for them on issues of race (29%) than Jesse Jackson (4%).

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Leaders Employ Behavioral Economics

2008-07-25T12:25:57Z

At Gallup's inaugural Global Behavioral Economics Forum, leaders from around the world explored how human behavior shapes, influences, and plays a pivotal role in growing successful and sustainable organizations, cities, and economies.

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Inside the Swing Vote

2008-07-25T12:25:57Z

Independents, conservatives, moderates, and voters aged 30 and older are among the most likely to say they are currently undecided about who they will vote for or could still change their mind.

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Gallup Glance Around the Globe

2008-07-25T12:25:57Z

Data-driven insights into the G8's move toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the U.S. Congress returning to work, the resignation of Kenya's finance minister, and how the U.S. presidential candidates do on the economy.

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Moving Beyond Traditional Economic Measures

2008-07-25T12:25:56Z

Leaders discuss the role behavioral economics plays in building robust, successful businesses and societies.

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Voters Lean Toward Democrats for Congress

2008-07-25T12:25:58Z

If elections for Congress were held today, more voters would choose a Democratic candidate (52%) than a Republican candidate (42%).

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Mongolians Distrust Government and Elections

2008-07-25T12:25:58Z

With parliamentary elections being held this week, Gallup reveals that relatively few Mongolians have confidence in their current government (37%) or the honesty of elections (21%).

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Italy Bill Could Cast Corruption Worries Aside

2008-07-25T12:25:58Z

Italy's prime minister says he wants to suspend trials for nonviolent crimes committed before 2002, including his own corruption case, for the good of all Italian citizens. But 80% of Italians believe that corruption is widespread throughout their government.

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Palestinians Likely Approve Aid for Police, Courts

2008-07-25T12:25:58Z

As world leaders meet to discuss how to bolster the Palestinian police force and judicial system, Gallup reveals that fewer than half of Palestinians are confident in these institutions.

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Lebanese May Be Wary of U.S. Support

2008-07-25T12:25:58Z

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made an unannounced trip to Lebanon this week to express the United States' support for democracy in the country. In 2006, 69% of Lebanese did not think the United States was serious about developing a democracy in their country.

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Gas Prices Hurting Americans Beyond the Pump

2008-07-25T12:25:59Z

The rising price of gasoline is not only affecting Americans' driving habits, but 11% say it is causing them to have little or no disposable income, and 9% say that it is hurting them financially.

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U.S. Eyes Mexico's Drug Trafficking Problem

2008-07-25T12:25:59Z

As the U.S. Congress debates a bill that would help fund anti-drug trafficking efforts in Mexico, Gallup reveals that in 2007, 39% of Mexicans said there is illicit drug trafficking or drug sales in the area where they live.

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Ireland Debates Economic Effects of EU Treaty

2008-07-25T12:25:59Z

As of 2006, 90% of Irish citizens surveyed thought their country's economy was good, but some now fear that a treaty seeking to reform how the European Union is run could have repercussions for Ireland's economy.

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Africans Support Advancement for Women

2008-07-25T12:25:59Z

As leaders at the World Economic Forum on Africa concentrate on finding ways to empower women in Africa, Gallup reveals findings from seven African nations that show there is strong support for women's rights in the region.

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In U.S., 28% Say Their Kids Will Be Worse Off

2008-07-25T12:25:59Z

While 45% of Americans expect their children's standard of living to be better than theirs is now, 28% expect it to be worse.

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How Their Support Breaks Down

2008-07-25T08:25:19Z

Among registered voters nationwide, Barack Obama currently has a significant advantage among black voters and those aged 18 to 29, while John McCain garners more support from older voters and those in the South.

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Obama, McCain Backers Echo Campaign Themes

2008-07-25T12:26:00Z

When asked why they want their candidate of choice to win the election, Barack Obama and John McCain supports say "change" and "experience," respectively, are their No. 1 reasons.

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Americans Financially Worse Off Than Last Year

2008-07-23T06:26:08Z

For the first time in Gallup history, a majority of Americans (55%) say they are financially worse off now than they were a year ago.

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Americans Support Talking With Iran

2008-07-22T08:51:02Z

A majority (59%) of Americans think that it would be a good idea for the president of the United States to meet with the president of Iran.

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Israelis Perceive Government Corruption

2008-07-18T11:13:43Z

As Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert comes under fire as a result of corruption allegations, Gallup reveals that in 2007 86% of Israelis said they believed corruption was widespread throughout their government.

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India's Lower Class Struggles for Equality

2008-07-21T08:46:30Z

In India's upper and lower social classes, a significant difference exists in satisfaction with the number and quality of jobs available in the country and in confidence in the private education system.

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