When asked which economic issue worries them most, 43% of Americans cite the job situation compared to 22% who say it is the federal budget deficit.

Nearly seven-in-ten (69%) Americans say the death of their local newspaper would have no impact or only a minor one on their ability to get local news, but they still count on newspapers for specific local topics.

Just 25% say news organizations generally get the facts straight, while 66% say stories are often inaccurate.

Nearly two-thirds (64%) of American adults use at least three different types of media every week to get news and information about their local community.