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Based at UMD, PPC conducts nonpartisan public opinion surveys on federal policy proposals, that give respondents the info they need to understand the issues.

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Asked who should have the power to remove the independence of agencies, a large bipartisan majority (67%) said Presidents should not have the authority to do so unilaterally. 🏛️ This includes Ds (81%), Rs (52%), and Independents (73%). For more, visit bit.ly/420EYaJ.

Asked who should have the power to remove the independence of agencies, a large bipartisan majority (67%) said Presidents should not have the authority to do so unilaterally. 🏛️ This includes Ds (81%), Rs (52%), and Independents (73%). For more, visit bit.ly/420EYaJ.
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Majority of Americans oppose Presidents having unilateral authority to block federal funds (aka impoundment). Instead, they favor continuing the requirement that any changes to spending be approved by Congress (D 80%, I 67, R 47). 🔗 See our full study: bit.ly/420EYaJ

Majority of Americans oppose Presidents having unilateral authority to block federal funds (aka impoundment). Instead, they favor continuing the requirement that any changes to spending be approved by Congress (D 80%, I 67, R 47). 🔗 See our full study: bit.ly/420EYaJ
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A large majority of Americans want to keep government agencies independent. Our new study found that six in 10 people want the FEC, FCC, Federal Trade Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board to remain independent. See the full data here: bit.ly/420EYaJ

A large majority of Americans want to keep government agencies independent. Our new study found that six in 10 people want the FEC, FCC, Federal Trade Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board to remain independent.

See the full data here: bit.ly/420EYaJ
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Our new survey finds 63% of Americans oppose giving Presidents the power to block federal spending by impounding funds allocated through legislation. 🔗 Full survey: bit.ly/420EYaJ

Our new survey finds 63% of Americans oppose giving Presidents the power to block federal spending by impounding funds allocated through legislation. 🔗 Full survey: bit.ly/420EYaJ
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Trending: Most Americans agree that Presidents should not have more power over federal funds, but rather Congress should keep their authority over spending. The Wall Street Journal (76%) Program for Public Consultation (63%)

Trending: Most Americans agree that Presidents should not have more power over federal funds, but rather Congress should keep their authority over spending.
<a href="/WSJ/">The Wall Street Journal</a>  (76%)
<a href="/ppc_umd/">Program for Public Consultation</a> (63%)
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ICYMI: Raising tariffs on all imports to 20 percent is supported by just three in ten Americans, including less than half of Republicans (39%) and Inds (32%). Majority prefers keeping tariffs low as long as trade partners abide by trade rules. Read more: tinyurl.com/4dkt9vrf

ICYMI: Raising tariffs on all imports to 20 percent is supported by just three in ten Americans, including less than half of Republicans (39%) and Inds (32%).

Majority prefers keeping tariffs low as long as trade partners abide by trade rules.

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What US trade policy should be, according to the American public: Low tariffs on trade partners that follow trade rules (68%), rather than higher tariffs on all (31%) High tariffs on China (71%) More trade deals with labor (82%), envt'l standards (78%). tinyurl.com/4dkt9vrf

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Our latest survey reveals broad opposition to expanding presidential powers - often bipartisan- including over independent agencies. We break down the complete findings on The Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Check it out: tinyurl.com/yujraje9 Federal News Network Federal Drive with Tom Temin

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New survey finds over three-quarters of Americans favor continuing tax credits for clean energy and buying electric vehicles, and nearly seven-in-ten oppose increasing the amount of offshore drilling, with majorities of Rs and Ds in agreement. 🔗 bit.ly/4cBsCtj

New survey finds over three-quarters of Americans favor continuing tax credits for clean energy and buying electric vehicles, and nearly seven-in-ten oppose increasing the amount of offshore drilling, with majorities of Rs and Ds in agreement.

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While Congress works to extend the 2017 tax cuts, cut Medicaid, and increase defense spending, data from PPC finds most Americans support a completely different budget, that: –Raises income taxes on >$200k –Does not cut Medicaid –Reduces defense spending tinyurl.com/4xwea462

While Congress works to extend the 2017 tax cuts, cut Medicaid, and increase defense spending, data from PPC finds most Americans support a completely different budget, that:
–Raises income taxes on &gt;$200k
–Does not cut Medicaid
–Reduces defense spending

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ICYMI: Recent PPC data finds that majorities across the political spectrum do not support cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, or medical research, nor do they support increases to defense and homeland security, contrary to proposed congressional cuts. tinyurl.com/4xwea462

ICYMI: Recent PPC data finds that majorities across the political spectrum do not support cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, or medical research, nor do they support increases to defense and homeland security, contrary to proposed congressional cuts.

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ICYMI: PPC’s June 2025 survey shows strong support for tax reforms targeting high-income and high-wealth individuals, with projected deficit reduction of $485 billion. Detailed analysis and methodology here: tinyurl.com/4xwea462

ICYMI: PPC’s June 2025 survey shows strong support for tax reforms targeting high-income and high-wealth individuals, with projected deficit reduction of $485 billion.

Detailed analysis and methodology here: tinyurl.com/4xwea462
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ICYMI: PPC’s June 2025 survey shows strong support for tax reforms targeting high-income and high-wealth individuals, with projected deficit reduction of $485 billion. Detailed analysis and methodology here: tinyurl.com/4xwea462