Special Programs

Chile's Public Pensions May Ease Retirement Concerns

Many Chileans very worried about not having enough retirement money

March 17, 2008

A new public pension program in Chile may help relieve the concerns of Chileans dissatisfied with efforts to deal with the poor (64%) and those who are very worried about not having enough money for retirement (45%).More ...

Special Education, Without Special Standards?

Only 28% say special education students should meet same standards as all other students

November 15, 2005

Few would disagree with No Child Left Behind's intention of ensuring "that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education." It's when one delves into the implementation that disagreements with the educational policy arise. One area of disagreement is how students with special needs are assessed and included in the NCLB accountability system.More ...

Hurricane Victims' Views Vary on Government's Response

FEMA named as most helpful agency

October 18, 2005

After major natural disasters, victims often look to the government -- federal, state, or local -- for aid and assistance. A recent CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll of those affected by Hurricane Katrina finds generally mediocre ratings of the federal and state governments' responses to the disaster, and more positive ratings of the local government's response.More ...

Space Shuttle Program a "Go" for Americans

Majority believes NASA is doing an excellent or good job

August 10, 2005

A large majority of Americans express confidence that NASA can make the space shuttle safe to fly on future missions, and support the idea that the shuttle program should be continued. Six out of 10 Americans perceive that NASA is doing an excellent or good job, slightly more positive than the rating NASA received in late June.More ...

Americans Express Confidence in NASA

Most say they are fairly confident agency can prevent another space shuttle disaster

July 11, 2005

A new CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll finds most Americans have at least a fair amount of confidence in NASA to prevent a repeat of the 2003 Columbia shuttle disaster. Nearly three in four Americans favor a continuation of the manned space shuttle program, and a majority believes NASA is moving at an appropriate pace in restarting it. A majority also says NASA is doing a good job overall. More Americans oppose than favor setting aside money for a future Mars landing.More ...