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    February 13, 2020
    As Economic Concerns Recede, Environmental Protection Rises on the Public’s Policy Agenda

    Environment a top priority for younger adults; older Americans prioritize defense, Social Security

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    As Economic Concerns Recede, Environmental Protection Rises on the Public’s Policy Agenda

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    For the first time, environmental protection rivals the economy among the public’s top policy priorities
    Wide partisan gaps on climate change, environment, guns and stronger military
    Environment rises as a priority, but partisan gap persists
    Far fewer in both parties say jobs a top priority than said this a decade ago
    Environment a top priority for younger adults; older Americans prioritize defense, Social Security
    Women are more likely than men to prioritize gun policy, climate change
    Nearly half now say improving U.S. infrastructure is a top policy priority, up since 2012
    Deficit reduction has declined as a policy priority since Obama’s presidency

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