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Saturday, February 28, 2009

What the people think


Views on Several Budget Proposals in the recent Siena Poll.

Raise income taxes on New Yorkers earning more than $250,000
59% strongly agree
36% strongly oppose

Raise income taxes on New Yorkers earning more than $1 million
77% strongly agree
19% strongly oppose

Make additional budget cuts in education and health rather than raising personal income taxes
22% strongly agree
72% strongly oppose

Use additional Federal stimulus money to eliminate budget cuts proposed by the Governor
59% strongly agree
26% strongly oppose

Use additional Federal stimulus money to eliminate new taxes & fees proposed by the Governor
58% strongly agree
27% strongly oppose