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What is top U.S. problem now?
Forget about turmoil in the Middle East, blizzards in the Midwest and public union protests in Wisconsin. Most Americans say unemployment and the economy are the nation’s most important problem,...
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Poll: What is most important U.S. problem?
As the economy slowly improves, Americans are starting to look around at other problems facing the nation. And they’re focusing on the federal deficit more than they have in 15 years, says a new...
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Poll: Who do you trust most?
Americans say they have a lot of confidence in the military and small businesses, but not much in big business, health maintenance organizations and Congress, according to Gallup’s annual survey about...
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Poll: How much money does government waste?
Most Americans think the federal government wastes more than half of the tax dollars it collects, according to a recent Gallup Poll. Tell us what you think then read more. How much of every tax dollar...
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Most youth want to be a boss
Entrepreneurial dreams are still vibrant for young Americans, according to a new Gallup poll. Among 1,721 students in grades 5 through 12: The poll was done in partnership with Operation HOPE, a...
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Obesity, chronic conditions cost employers $153 billion
U.S. workers who are overweight or have chronic health problems are costing their employers $153 billion in lost productivity annually, reports pollster Gallup. These unhealthy workers miss 450...
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Small-business job creation: real or fantasy?
More than one in five small-business owners (22%) expect to add jobs over the next 12 months, while 8% expect to eliminate jobs, according to the new Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index poll. This...
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Money access triples odds of starting business
“You need money to make money,” the old saying goes. Now a Gallup survey concludes that startups around the world agree. Would-be entrepreneurs who have access to capital are three times more likely...
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63% of Americans trust small businesses
U.S. small businesses have the confidence of the American people more than any other institution except the military, according to a new Gallup poll. Click on the photo above to see how Americans rate...
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61% say recession effects still around
Small-business owners, traditionally an uber-optimistic group, are becoming increasingly pessimistic, says MerchantCircle.com, an online network of 1.2 million businesses. More than 6 out of 10 (61%)...
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