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05.13.13

Benghazi Investigation Does Not Reignite Broad Public Interest

Reactions Split Along Partisan Lines

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05.09.13

Most Say Immigration Policy Needs Big Changes

But Little Agreement on Specific Approaches

05.08.13

Obama Maintains Approval Advantage, but GOP Runs Even on Key Issues

Two-Thirds Say Obama 'Fights Hard' for His Policies

05.07.13

After Boston, Little Change in Views of Islam and Violence

45% say Muslim Americans Face 'A Lot' of Discrimination

05.01.13

Division, Uncertainty over New Immigration Bill

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04.29.13

Modest Support for Military Force if Syria Used Chemical Weapons

Americans Express Little Interest in Syrian Conflict

04.29.13

Political Blame for Flight Delays Spread Evenly

04.24.13

Mixed Reactions to Senate Gun Vote

Democrats More Disappointed than Angry

04.23.13

Most Expect ‘Occasional Acts of Terrorism’ in the Future

Six-in-Ten Say Post-9/11 Steps Have Made Country Safer

04.22.13

Public’s Knowledge of Science and Technology

04.15.13

State Governments Viewed Favorably as Federal Rating Hits New Low

04.11.13

A Third of Americans Say They Like Doing Their Income Taxes

04.09.13

Public Divided over North Korea’s Intentions, Capability

Most Say U.S. Government Should Take Threats Very Seriously

04.08.13

Gun Debate Draws More Interest than Immigration Policy Debate

Views of Economic News Remain Mixed

04.04.13

Majority Now Supports Legalizing Marijuana

04.02.13

Keystone XL Pipeline Draws Broad Support

Continuing Partisan Divide in Views of Global Warming

03.28.13

Most Say Illegal Immigrants Should Be Allowed to Stay, But Citizenship Is More Divisive

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01.08.13

As Hagel Fight Begins, Wide Partisan Differences in Support for Israel


12.20.12

Election, Tragedies Dominate Top Stories of 2012


12.14.12

Public Attitudes Toward Gun Control

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11.26.12

Young Voters Supported Obama Less, But May Have Mattered More


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