November 27, 1973
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NOTICE OF HEARING BY SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Mr. MUSKIE. Mr. President, on August 2, 1973, the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations contracted with a respected public opinion firm, Louis Harris and Associates, Inc., to
undertake "A study to measure public perception of the responsiveness of government at the Federal, State, and local levels and to explore ways to increase the responsiveness and efficiency of government at all levels."
This September, Louis Harris and Associates, Inc., personally interviewed a scientific cross- section of 1,596 Americans. In September and October, the subcommittee staff personally interviewed 68 State officials, including Governors, Lieutenant Governors and legislative leaders of both parties in a scientifically selected sample of all States. At the same time, the subcommittee staff conducted a mail survey of 206 officials in 96 scientifically selected sampling points across the country.
The results of those three surveys have been compiled into a report entitled "Confidence and Concern: Citizens View American Government." Louis Harris will discuss that study at 10 a.m., Monday, December 3, at a hearing of the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations. The hearing will be held in room 3302 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.