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Majority in U.S. Says Sequestration Will Harm the Economy

A majority of Americans, 56%, believe the economy will suffer if the federal budget sequestration goes forward on Friday. Separately, 44% say it will harm their own finances, similar to the 45% who want to avert the emergency measure.

By 45% to 37%, Americans Want to Avert Sequestration

Americans prefer their representatives in Congress vote to pass legislation this week that would avoid the scheduled March 1 sequestration (45%) rather than let the budget sequestration go into effect as planned (37%).

Few Signs Yet That Sequestration Has Affected Average American

The sequestration that went into effect on March 1 does not appear to be a major issue for most Americans. At least, not according to the available evidence measuring public attitudes that I have seen.

Majority in U.S. Still Not Concerned About Sequestration

The majority of Americans continue to be unsure whether the sequester is a good thing or a bad thing for the country -- or for themselves personally. Republicans are more likely to see sequestration as a good thing.

Half in U.S. Still Have No View on Effect of Sequestration

Many Americans still do not know enough to say if the sequestration cuts have been good for the country or for themselves, little changed from a month ago. But those with an opinion are more likely to see the cuts as bad than good.

As Sequestration Starts, Americans Unsure of Consequences

In the initial days after the budget sequester went into effect, a majority of Americans say they don't know enough to judge whether the sequestration cuts are a good or a bad thing for the country or for themselves.

Americans' Reactions to Sequester Include "Bad," "Disaster"

Americans are much more likely to use negative words or phrases -- including "bad," "disaster," and "God help us" -- than positive ones to describe their views on the federal government budget sequester.

U.S. Economic Confidence Improves After Post-Sequester Slip

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index improved to -17 last week from -22 the prior week, when the budget sequestration took effect. Still, last week's score is nine points lower than the five-year high of -8 reached in early February.

U.S. Economic Confidence Falls as Sequester Becomes Reality

U.S. economic confidence fell to -22 last week from -13 the prior week, with most of the drop occurring after the sequester deadline passed. Economic confidence had held at the five-year monthly high of -13 in February.

Almost Gone -- Gallup Reviews Boehner's Standing With Public

Retiring House Speaker John Boehner leaves office an unpopular figure. His historical favorable ratings are lower than those for the last five speakers, except Newt Gingrich.
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