USA Today/Gallup Poll. July 28-30, 2006. N=1,007 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"Now thinking specifically about Muslims, do you think each of the following applies or does not apply to Muslims living in the U.S.? How about, they are [see below]?"

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"Loyal to the United States"

   7/28-30/06

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"Sympathetic to the al-Qaeda terrorist organization"

   7/28-30/06

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"Please tell me if you would favor or oppose each of the following as a means of preventing terrorist attacks in the United States. How about [see below]?"

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"Requiring Muslims, including those who are U.S. citizens, to carry a special ID"

   7/28-30/06

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"Requiring Muslims, including those who are U.S. citizens, to undergo special, more intensive security checks before boarding airplanes in the U.S."

   7/28-30/06

FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. July 11-12, 2006. N=900 registered voters nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"Which political party -- the Democrats or the Republicans -- do you think would do a better job on each of the following issues? Terrorism." Options rotated

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ABC News/Washington Post Poll. June 22-25, 2006. N=1,000 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults). Fieldwork by TNS.

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"Do you support or oppose the federal government holding suspected terrorists without trial at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba?"

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"Some people say these prisoners should be given prisoner-of-war rights or charged with a crime so they can defend themselves at a trial. Others say P.O.W. status or criminal law don't apply to suspected terrorists because of the risk if they were released. What's your opinion? Do you think the prisoners at Guantanamo should be given P.O.W. status or charged with a crime, or should be held without charges indefinitely?" Options rotated

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"How confident are you that the United States is adequately protecting the rights of prisoners being held at Guantanamo: very confident, somewhat confident, not too confident or not confident at all?"

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"Do you think holding prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay military prison has or has not damaged the United States' image in the rest of the world?" Half sample

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"Do you think holding prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay military prison has or has not made the United States safer from terrorism?" Half sample

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FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. May 16-18, 2006. N=900 registered voters nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"As part of a larger program to detect possible terrorist activity, do you support or oppose the National Security Agency collecting data on domestic phone calls and looking at calling patterns of Americans without listening in on or recording the calls?"

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"Do think the NSA program to collect phone call records and analyze calling patterns of Americans without listening in on conversations is more likely to help catch terrorists and protect Americans from additional attacks, or to hurt law-abiding Americans by using private information improperly?"

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"In investigations of possible terrorist activity, do you believe the government is doing a good job or a bad job protecting the privacy of ordinary Americans?"

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"Do you personally think the government is listening to your phone conversations?"

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CBS News Poll. May 16-17, 2006. N=636 adults nationwide. MoE ± 4 (for all adults).

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"In order to reduce the threat of terrorism, would you be willing or not willing to allow government agencies to monitor the telephone calls and e-mails of ordinary Americans on a regular basis?"

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Willing

Not Willing

4/13-16/05

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"In order to reduce the threat of terrorism, would you be willing or not willing to allow government agencies to monitor the telephone calls and e-mails of Americans that the government is suspicious of?"

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Willing

Not Willing

4/13-16/05

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"As you may know, it has been reported that since 9/11 the government has been collecting records of millions of phone calls made in the United States from U.S. telephone companies in order to examine calling patterns that it says could help reduce the threat of terrorism. How much have you heard or read about this: a lot, some, not much, or nothing at all?"

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"Do you approve or disapprove of the government collecting the phone call records of people in the U.S. in order to reduce the threat of terrorism?"

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Approve

Disapprove

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"Do you think collecting the records of phone calls made in the United States will or will not be effective in reducing the threat of terrorism?"

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Will

Will Not

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"Not all major telephone companies have agreed to share this information with the government. Do you think phone companies should share information about the calling patterns of their customers with the government, or is that an invasion of privacy?"

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Should
Share

Invasion of
Privacy

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"Do you think credit card companies should share information about the buying patterns of their customers with the government, or is that an invasion of privacy?"

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Should
Share

Invasion of
Privacy

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"How concerned are you, personally, that the government might have your own phone call records? Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, not very concerned, or not at all concerned?"

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Very
Concerned

Somewhat
Concerned

Not Very
Concerned

Not at All
Concerned

CNN Poll conducted by Opinion Research Corporation. May 16-17, 2006. N=1,022 adults nationwide.

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"As you may know, the Bush Administration has reportedly been wiretapping telephone conversations between U.S. citizens living in the United States and suspected terrorists living in other countries without getting a court order allowing it to do so. Do you think the Bush Administration was right or wrong in wiretapping these conversations without obtaining a court order?" Half sample, MoE ± 4.5

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5/16-17/06

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"As you may know, for the past few years the Bush Administration has reportedly been gathering and analyzing information on the phone calls of most Americans in an attempt to locate suspected terrorists. The government says it has analyzed the phone numbers that were called but has not listened to those calls. Do you think the Bush Administration was right or wrong in gathering and analyzing these phone records?" Half sample, MoE ± 4.5

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5/16-17/06

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"Now think about telephone conversations between U.S. citizens living in this country who are not suspected of terrorism. How likely is it that the federal government has wiretapped those conversations without a court order: very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all?" Half sample, MoE ± 4.5

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5/16-17/06

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"Just your best guess, how likely is it that the federal government has ever wiretapped any of your telephone conversations: very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely?" Half sample, MoE ± 4.5

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5/16-17/06

USA Today/Gallup Poll. May 12-13, 2006. N=809 adults nationwide. MoE ± 4 (for all adults).

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"First, thinking about how the government is dealing with the issue of terrorism: Do you think the Bush Administration has gone too far, has been about right, or has not gone far enough in restricting people's civil liberties in order to fight terrorism?" Options rotated

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"As you may know, as part of its efforts to investigate terrorism, a federal government agency obtained records from three of the largest U.S. telephone companies in order to create a database of billions of telephone numbers dialed by Americans. How closely have you been following the news about this: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not at all?"

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"Based on what you have heard or read about this program to collect phone records, would you say you approve or disapprove of this government program?"

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Asked of those who approve of program (N=349, MoE ± 6):
"Is that mainly because you do not think the program seriously violates Americans' civil liberties, or is it mainly because you think investigating terrorism is the more important goal, even if it violates some Americans' civil liberties?" Options rotated

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Asked of those who DISapprove of program (N=411, MoE ± 5):
"Do you think there would ever be circumstances in which it would be right for the government to create a database of telephone records, or would it not be right for the government to do this under any circumstances?"

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"Based on what you have heard or read about this program, do you think it definitely violates the law, probably violates the law, probably does not violate the law, or definitely does not violate the law?" Options rotated

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"If you knew that the federal government had your telephone records, how concerned would you be: very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned, or not concerned at all?"

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"If you knew that your telephone company had provided your telephone records to the federal government as part of this program, would you feel that your personal privacy had been violated, or not?"

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"Would you favor or oppose holding immediate congressional hearings to investigate this program?"

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"Next, how concerned are you that, based on this program, the government would misidentify innocent Americans as possible terrorist suspects: very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned, or not concerned at all?"

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"How concerned are you that, based on this program, the government would listen in on telephone conversations within the U.S. without first obtaining a warrant: very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned, or not concerned at all?"

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"How concerned are you that the government is gathering other information on the general public, such as their bank records or Internet usage: very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned, or not concerned at all?"

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"Finally, thinking about the news media: Do you think the news media should or should not report information it obtains about the secret methods the government is using to fight terrorism?"

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ABC News/Washington Post Poll. May 11, 2006. N=502 adults nationwide. MoE ± 4.5. Fieldwork by TNS.

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"Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bush is handling protecting Americans' privacy rights as the government investigates terrorism?"

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"As it conducts the war on terrorism, do you think the United States government is or is not doing enough to protect the rights of American citizens?"

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6/2-5/05

9/4-7/03

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"It's been reported that the National Security Agency has been collecting the phone call records of tens of millions of Americans. It then analyzes calling patterns in an effort to identify possible terrorism suspects, without listening to or recording the conversations. Would you consider this an acceptable or unacceptable way for the federal government to investigate terrorism?"

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"If you found out that the NSA had a record of phone numbers that you yourself have called, would that bother you, or not?" If "Yes": "Would it bother you a lot, or just somewhat?"

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"Do you think it is right or wrong for the news media to have disclosed this secret government program?"

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Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg Poll. April 8-11, 2006. N=1,357 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"Which party do you think can do a better job of handling national security and the war on terrorism?"

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"As you may know, George W. Bush authorized federal government agencies to use electronic surveillance to monitor phone calls and e-mails within the United States without first getting a court warrant to do so. Do you consider this an acceptable or unacceptable way for the federal government to investigate terrorism?"

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4/8-11/06

CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll. March 10-12, 2006. N=1,001 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"Do you think the Republicans in Congress or the Democrats in Congress would do a better job of dealing with each of the following issues and problems? How about terrorism?"

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CBS News Poll. March 9-12, 2006. N=1,136 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

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"Which of these comes closest to your opinion about companies from other countries operating U.S. shipping ports? (1) It is okay if the country is an ally of the U.S. OR, (2) It is never okay, even if the country is an ally of the U.S. OR, (3) It depends on the country."

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Okay if Ally

Never Okay

Depends

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. March 2-5, 2006. N=1,000 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults). Fieldwork by TNS.

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"As you may know, starting in 2001 the FBI was given additional authority in areas like surveillance, wiretaps and obtaining records in terrorism investigations. Supporters said this was necessary to fight terrorism. Opponents said it went too far in compromising privacy rights. Do you think this additional FBI authority should or should not be continued?"

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6/2-5/05

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"As you may know, the National Security Agency has been investigating people suspected of involvement with terrorism by secretly listening in on telephone calls and reading e-mails between some people in the United States and other countries, without first getting court approval to do so. Would you consider this wiretapping of telephone calls and e-mails without court approval as an acceptable or unacceptable way for the federal government to investigate terrorism?"

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"As you may know, a company owned by the government of a nation called the United Arab Emirates is in a merger deal that will give it management of six U.S. ports. Do you think this company should or should not be allowed to manage these ports?"

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Asked of those who think this company should NOT manage the ports:
"Do you feel that way mainly because you don't think any foreign company should manage a U.S. port, or mainly because you don't think a company owned by the United Arab Emirates should manage a U.S. port?" Options rotated

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"Do you think elected officials who have been criticizing the Dubai Ports World takeover of the management of some U.S. port operations mainly are concerned about national security, or mainly want to use the issue for political advantage?" Options rotated

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FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. Feb. 28-March 1, 2006. N=900 registered voters nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"Which party do you trust to do a better job protecting the country from terrorism: Democrats or Republicans?" Options rotated

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"Do you think the United Arab Emirates is a strong ally of the United States in the war against terrorism or not?"

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"As you may know, there has been some public debate about a United Arab Emirates-owned company called Dubai Ports World taking over commercial management of some U.S. ports. From what you've heard and read, do you support or oppose allowing a United Arab Emirates company to manage operations at some U.S. ports?"

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"How concerned are you that having a United Arab Emirates-owned company manage port operations will jeopardize the security of the United States . . . ?"

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"Critics of the port deal point out that some of the 9/11 hijackers were citizens of the United Arab Emirates and say it is too risky to allow the country to manage U.S. ports. Proponents say since 9/11, the United Arab Emirates has proven itself to be a strong U.S. ally in the war against terrorism, and it is important to maintain a good relationship with the country. Who do you agree with more?" Options rotated

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CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll. Feb. 28-March 1, 2006. N=1,020 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

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"Looking ahead for the next few years, which political party do you think will do a better job of protecting the country from international terrorism and military threats: the Republican Party or the Democratic Party?" Options rotated

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2/28 - 3/1/06

9/12-15/05

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"How closely have you been following the news about the proposed sale of cargo operations at several major U.S. seaports to a company from the United Arab Emirates: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not at all?"

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2/28 - 3/1/06

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"Do you favor or oppose this proposed sale?"

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2/28 - 3/1/06

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"If this proposed sale went through, do you think it would create a major threat to U.S. security, a minor threat, or no threat at all?"

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2/28 - 3/1/06

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"Just your best guess: Do you think the proposed sale of U.S. seaport operations to the United Arab Emirates company is controversial mainly because of discrimination against Arabs, or mainly because it is a deal that is not in the best interest of the United States?" Options rotated

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2/28 - 3/1/06

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"Which comes closer to your view about Arab and Muslim countries that are allies of the United States: the U.S. should trust them the same as any other ally, or the U.S. should trust them less than its other allies?" Options rotated

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2/28 - 3/1/06

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"How easy would it be for a terrorist organization to bring weapons into the United States through [see below]: very easy, somewhat easy, somewhat difficult, or very difficult?" N=493, MoE ± 5 (Form A)

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"Border crossings between the U.S. and Canada or Mexico"

  2/28 - 3/1/06

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"U.S. seaports"

  2/28 - 3/1/06

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"U.S. airports"

  2/28 - 3/1/06

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"Since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, do you think that security at [see below] has gotten better, has stayed about the same, or has gotten worse?" N=527, MoE ± 5 (Form B)

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"U.S. airports"

  2/28 - 3/1/06

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"Border crossings between the U.S. and Canada or Mexico"

  2/28 - 3/1/06

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"U.S. seaports"

  2/28 - 3/1/06

Los Angeles Times Poll. Feb. 25-March 1, 2006. N=1,273 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

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"Now turning your attention to an issue in the news. As you may know, a Dubai state-owned company in the United Arab Emirates has made a deal to buy a British company that supervises port shipping operations in some major cities in the U.S. Opponents of the deal say that the September 11th hijackers used Dubai as a transit point, and they say that the security of U.S. ports could be weakened if a Dubai company was in charge of operations there. Supporters of the deal point out that the United States Coast Guard and Customs would continue to handle port security and that Dubai is a strong ally in the U.S. war on terror. How about you? Do you support or oppose allowing the Dubai-based company to oversee shipping operations at U.S. ports, or haven't you heard enough about that yet to say?" Options rotated

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ALL adults

  Democrats

  Independents