Full Title: Poll on Government Transparency: Information and Decision Making
Author(s): Institute for Energy Research
Publisher(s): Institute for Energy Research
Publication Date: May 1, 2013
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Description (excerpt):
This survey released reflects growing sentiments among American voters that more transparency from the federal government is needed. Highlights of the survey:
- 90% agree that studies and data used to make federal government decisions should be made public.
- 91% agree that studies and data funded by taxpayers should be made public.
- 80% believe there are ways to keep personal records that are used in studies confidential and still make conclusions available to the public.