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    Alaska’s Empty Pews

    Only 22% of Alaskans say they attend religious services at least once a week.

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    Church and Congress

    Only five members of the new Congress (about 1%) do not specify a religious affiliation.

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    Women Call the Shots at Home

    In fully 43% of all couples it’s the woman who makes decisions in more areas than the man.

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    Uniters, Not Dividers

    Three-quarters of all voters want GOP leaders to work with Obama.

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    First Pooch

    Both the Obama and Biden families will be bringing a new family dog to the executive branch in January, joining the nearly six-in-ten Americans who own a pet.

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    Be Good for Goodness Sake!

    Despite American Humanist Assn. bus ads proclaiming “Why believe in a god? Just be good for goodness’ sake,” a 57%-majority of Americans say belief in God is a prerequisite for morality.