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Americans Say Jobs Top Problem Now, Deficit in Future

March 12, 2010
Americans Say Jobs Top Problem Now, Deficit in Future
Americans mention unemployment or jobs (31%) more than any other issue when asked to name the most important problem facing the country today. Americans predict the federal budget deficit will be the top problem the U.S. will face 25 years from now, just ahead of the economy and the environment.

Generational Differences on Abortion Narrow

March 12, 2010
Differences in the way Americans of different age groups view abortion rights have diminished over the past decade. In recent years, support for broadly legal abortion has been quite similar -- albeit shrinking -- among the three age groups younger than 65. Only seniors are significantly less supportive.
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Americans' Life Evaluation Reaches New High

March 11, 2010
Americans' Life Evaluation Reaches New High
More Americans are "thriving" now than at any time since Gallup and Healthways began tracking this measure daily in January 2008. Despite this improved outlook on their lives in general, a record-low number of Americans rate their workplaces positively.
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Business News

Fewer Americans Set on Buying Foreign Cars

March 10, 2010
Americans are less likely now than in the recent past to say they would consider only foreign brands when purchasing a new car. Six percent say this, down from 12% in February 2009 and 15% in December 2008.
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Taliban Increasingly Unpopular in Pakistan

March 12, 2010
Taliban Increasingly Unpopular in Pakistan
Gallup surveys show the Taliban lost much of the little favor they had in Pakistan between June and December last year. Four percent of Pakistanis in late 2009 said the Taliban has a positive influence in some areas of the country, down from 15% earlier in the year.
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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.

The Real Way to Reform Healthcare

March 10, 2010
Companies can't afford to wait around while Washington debates various plans to reduce healthcare costs. And they don't have to, according to two executives. Organizations have plenty of options at their disposal to stem rising costs and instill healthier employee lifestyles right now.
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