Senate Should Vote on Alito and Confirm His Nomination
A small majority of readers think Judge Samuel Alito should be confirmed and most think the entire Senate should vote on the nomination.
FedSmith Polls
Surveys and their results conducted with FedSmith.com readers
“Merry Christmas” is a “Content Violation”
Our readers have differing views about the celebration of Christmas and the role of religion in American life. But one agency says “Merry Christmas” is a “content violation.”
Christmas and the Culture War
Mixing religious beliefs with government creates controversy–at least in recent years. How do readers feel about issues relating to the celebration of Christmas? Here is a summary of responses to issues on the topic of “Christmas and the Culture War.”
Federal Pay and Charity: Readers React to Pay Raise Controversy
Will the controvery surrounding the 2006 pay raise for active federal employees have an impact on CFC donations this year? Here are the results of a recent survey.
Congressional Pay and Your 2006 Raise
Action by Congress to forego their pay raise in 2006 should not have an impact on the raise for federal employees according to the vast majority of survey respondents.
Readers Support Veterans’ Preference
The veterans’ preference program stirs strong emotions in readers. It mixes patriotism and gratitude in some and feelings of discrimination against others who have not served in the military.
Changes to Retirement to Pay for Hurricane Damage? Readers React
Readers responded to our poll on the issue of how to pay for the damage caused by hurricanes along the Gulf Coast and a proposal to change the formula for calculating federal retirement benefits.
Should Roberts Be Confirmed As Chief Justice?
Most readers think John Roberts, the nominee to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, should be confirmed and that he will be confirmed.
Federal Relief Efforts “Unsat” Say Readers
Readers rate the overall performance of the federal government during the hurricane relief efforts as “unsatisfactory” but a number of readers also place blame on state and local officials.
Federal Employees Say Hiring Process Doesn’t Work Well
Does the current system of hiring new federal employees result in hiring well qualified people? Would a standardized test produce better results? Here are responses to a recent survey of FedSmith.com readers.
