Politics News

Obama's Approval Rating Lowest Yet, Congress' Declines NEW

March 18, 2010
Obama's Approval Rating Lowest Yet, Congress' Declines
Americans' views of President Obama are the most negative since Obama took office last year -- 46% approve and 48% disapprove in the latest Gallup Daily three-day average. Meanwhile, Congress' 16% approval rating is just two points above its all-time low.

Americans Firm in Prioritizing Economy Over Environment

March 18, 2010
For only the second time in more than two decades and the second straight year, Americans, by 53% to 38%, are more likely to say economic growth should take precedence over environmental protection.

Well-Being News

Percentage of Uninsured Adults in U.S. Remains Elevated

March 17, 2010
Percentage of Uninsured Adults in U.S. Remains Elevated
As U.S. House Democrats attempt to get final passage of a healthcare bill, Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index data find an average of 16.2% American adults are uninsured thus far in 2010, matching the 2009 average, but significantly higher than the 14.8% in 2008.

World News

Pakistanis, Afghans Unconvinced by Gov't Anti-Terror Efforts

March 17, 2010
Gallup surveys in Pakistan and Afghanistan last year show citizens' evaluations of how their governments are fighting terrorism changed little despite major military operations and troop surges. Half of residents in each country said their respective government isn't doing enough to combat terrorism.

Gallup Daily Averages

Business News

Americans' Weekly Spending Hits New High for 2010

March 17, 2010
Americans' Weekly Spending Hits New High for 2010
Americans' self-reported daily spending averaged $72 per day last week -- up 20% from the prior week and 31% from the same week a year ago, and the most since the week ending Dec. 20.

Gallup Management Journal

Weak Economy, Strong Bank

March 11, 2010
In the past year alone, more than 100 American banks have been taken over by the FDIC. But not WSFS, a regional, 41-office financial services company. In fact, while other banks are selling off assets, WSFS is gaining market share. Here's how.
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