Readers Say Change in Leadership in Congress is Positive
In a recent poll of FedSmith.com readers, most think the election results are a positive event and that contracting is the most significant issue facing the federal workforce.
Surveys and their results conducted with FedSmith.com readers
In a recent poll of FedSmith.com readers, most think the election results are a positive event and that contracting is the most significant issue facing the federal workforce.
Federal employees generally satisfied with their career choice and their pay and benefits but many readers think there is considerable room for improvement.
A majority of readers are opposed to legislation that would open federal benefits to “domestic partners” but there are strong beliefs for and against the proposal.
Readers have strong views regarding the war on terror. Whether your views resemble “Thank God for George Bush” or “the policies of this administration have created terrorists”, there is someone who agrees with you.
The New York Times wrote an article about the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program recently. Readers express their views on whether this was an appropriate action for a media outlet in the United States.
Readers predict Democrats will take over control of the legislative branch in November.
Immigration policy and problems have become a political lightning rod. There is no lack of opinions on the issue. Most readers think using the National Guard on our borders is a good idea but are pessimistic about the probability of this approach succeeding in resolving the problem.
How do readers rate the performance of Congress as an institution? It’s not a pretty picture. The vast majority think there is a distinct lack of Congressional ethics and that they are working primarily to ensure their own re-election.
14% of those taking this poll indicated that there was no change in criminal activity among federal employees. 54% think there has been an increase. Coincidentally, the Dept. of Justice has issued a press release noting that “[p]ublic corruption is a threat to the American form of government.”
What do most readers think about the topic of immigration? There is a significant majority on the questions in our recent poll on the subject.