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    We Can Work it Out

    Eight-in-ten Americans say Democrats and Republicans in Congress are not working together.

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    Economic Woes

    Fully 70% of Americans say they have faced one or more job or financial-related problems in the past year, up from 59% in February 2009.

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    Media Darling: Cable News

    Of seven media, only cable news did not suffer declining ad revenues last year.

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    Parenting a Priority

    About half of young adults, ages 18-29, say being a good parent is one of the most important things to them.

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    Millennials’ High Hopes

    While only 31% of young workers say they earn enough money to lead the kind of life they want, fully 88% expect they will do so in the future.

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    Tattoo Taboo

    The great majority of adults with tattoos (72%) say they are usually hidden from view.

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    Want Tougher Financial Regulation

    Six-in-ten Americans support the idea of the government imposing tighter controls on the financial sector.

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    Missing Mom or Dad

    Only about six-in-ten members of the Millennial generation (62%) were raised by both parents.

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    Send More Money, Mom

    More than a third of all Millennials (36%) depend on their parents or other family members for financial assistance.