Key findings from national survey among 1,055 voters Conducted May 29 – June 3, 2008 Americans’ Support For Economic Recovery Legislation Research conducted for Americans United BY Peter D. HART Associates. EXCERPTS FROM POLL FINDINGS REGARDING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR INCREASES IN LIHEAP AND WEATHERIZATION- NATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION FOUNDATION
Strong Support For Components Of Recovery Legislation Tax credits for investing in renewable energy Fund construction/repair on highways, bridges, schools to create jobs Federal aid to state/ local to prevent cuts in police, schools, health Fund construction/repair on highways, bridges, railways, schools Help for low income with electric/heating bills Federal aid to state/ local for police, schools, health care
Repair roads/highways Build/modernize schools Expand mass transit Modernize buildings to reduce energy use Upgrade bridges Upgrade drinking water system Expand airports/improve air traffic safety Voters’ Infrastructure Priorities Top Two Infrastructure Areas for Increased Funding