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For Texas school superintendents, frequent turnover becomes part of the job
Tenure for district leaders is getting shorter as they deal with politics and burnout.
Source: www.star-telegram.com
U.S. Abortion Attitudes Closely Divided
A mid-July USA Today/Gallup poll finds 47% of Americans calling themselves “pro-life” and 46% “pro-choice.” While the “pro-life” percentage has declined some compared to Gallup findings from May, both 2009 readings find more Americans labeling themselves “pro-life” than has been true in recent years.
Source: www.gallup.com
In U.S., Trust Varies With Income, Education, Race, and Age
Gallup data show trust, defined as the belief that one’s neighbor would return a lost wallet, increases along with income, education, and age.
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EPA official focuses on formulas, not feelings
Al Armendariz is creating a stir in Texas in his new job as the EPA’s regional chief.
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Drinking Habits Steady Amid Recession
Despite some talk that the recession could be changing Americans’ drinking patterns, Gallup finds no real shift in the prevalence of drinking alcohol among U.S. adults (now 64%) or in how much Americans say they drink. Beer beats out wine, 40% to 34%, as drinkers’ preferred beverage.
Source: www.gallup.com
Awareness of Climate Change and Threat Vary by Region
Results from Gallup’s surveys in 128 countries reveal that more than 8 in 10 adults in Europe and the Americas say they know at least something about climate change. Awareness is lower in the Middle East/North Africa and Asia regions and lowest in sub-Saharan Africa.
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DNA, hot line lead to arrests in Texas church fire
Investigators say DNA evidence collected at the site of one of several Texas churches destroyed by arson links one of two suspects to the blaze, and they haven’t ruled out more charges.
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Gallup.Com Year in Review
Gallup.Com reviews the most defining findings of 2009.
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Majority of Americans Continue to Oppose Gay Marriage
Even though an increasing number of states have moved toward legalizing same-sex marriage in the past year, Americans’ views on the matter have not changed, with 57% opposed and 40% in favor of legal recognition of gay marriages. Americans are more supportive of gay rights in other areas.
Source: www.gallup.com