Economic News
Public Attention Focused on U.S. Economy
Few Following News from China, Europe, Afghanistan
Majority of Americans See Economic News as Mixed
Trayvon Martin Controversy Still Public's Top Story
Romney Leads GOP Contest, Trails in Matchup with Obama
Gas Prices Offset Good News about Jobs
Section 5: Views of the National Economy
Obama: Weak Job Ratings, But Positive Personal Image
Michelle Obama's Popularity Undiminished
Section 3: Views of Economic Conditions
Many Fewer Hearing Mostly Bad Economic News
Half Say News about Retail Sales is Mostly Good
Economy Again Top Story for Public and News Media
Racial Divide in Interest in Troy Davis Execution
Casey Anthony Verdict Top Story for Public and Social Networkers
No Improvement in Views of Economic News
Number Hearing “Mostly Bad” Economic News Highest Since March 2009
Most Visible Possible GOP Candidates: Romney, Palin
Trump Most Visible Among Possible GOP Contenders
Most View News about Deficit as Unchanging
Public Sees Better News about Jobs, But Not Prices
Japan Disaster Still Dominates Public's News Interest
As Gas Prices Spike, More See Economic News as Bad
Most Also Hearing Bad News About Food Prices
Fewer Want Spending to Grow, But Most Cuts Remain Unpopular
Changing Views of Federal Spending
Section 2: National Economy, Personal Finances
Public Now More Focused on Egypt, but Coverage Far Surpasses Interest
Most Hearing Bad News about Gas Prices
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