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Congress Approval Holding Steady at 15%
Americans' approval of Congress held steady at 15% in February, compared with 14% in January and exactly matching the 15% average for all of 2012. Congress' current disapproval rating is 81%.
In U.S., Employment Situation Deteriorates in January
The U.S. Payroll to Population employment rate, as measured by Gallup, is trending downward in January and is lower compared with a year ago. Unemployment is also worsening, but is still better than in January 2012.
Debt, Gov't Dysfunction Rise to Top of Americans' Issue List
Americans' concerns about the federal budget deficit and government dysfunction rose high enough in January to knock unemployment out of the top two slots on Gallup's "most important problem" list for the first time since 2009.
Economic Confidence Still Highest in D.C. in 2013
Gallup's Economic Confidence Index rose in all but five states in 2013. West Virginia remained the least confident state, while Massachusetts, along with the District of Columbia, was the most confident.
Americans' Moods Still Improve on Holidays and Weekends
Americans' self-reported daily happiness, on average, ticked up slightly in 2013. Thanksgiving was the happiest day, while the most stressful days often coincided with negative news events, such as the federal budget sequestration.
More Americans Want Leaders to Compromise on Fiscal Cliff
Americans' desire for compromise on the "fiscal cliff" has increased in the past week. Now, 70% say government leaders in Washington should compromise in order to reach an agreement by the Jan. 1 deadline, up from 62% last week.
Americans Praise Gov't Work on Natural Disasters, Parks
Americans are most satisfied with the federal government's work in responding to natural disasters (75%) and with national parks (68%). They are least satisfied with its handling of the nation's finances (14%) and poverty (19%).
U.S. Economic Confidence Holds Near Five-Year High in June
Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index score was -8 in June, holding near the five-year monthly high of -7 in May. Confidence was steady across income groups, with upper income Americans still more positive than negative about the economy.
U.S. Job Creation Remains in Higher Territory in April
Gallup's U.S. Job Creation Index was +19 in April, near the top of the narrow range found since March 2012, and higher than levels seen from 2009-2011. Federal workers' reports of job cuts eased last month after ticking up in March.
U.S. Economic Confidence Slips in March
U.S. Economic Confidence dipped to -16 in March, from -13 in February, as the federal budget sequestration cuts took effect. Democrats' economic confidence fell nine points, while Republicans' improved by four points.