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    Positive Economic Views Plummet; Support for Government Aid Crosses Party Lines
    Most Americans say economic problems resulting from the coronavirus outbreak will last for at least six months.
    U.S. Views of China Increasingly Negative Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
    Republicans are more negative than Democrats toward China, though unfavorable ratings have climbed among both parties.
    When it comes to raising the minimum wage, most of the action is in cities and states, not Congress
    In 21 states, the $7.25 federal minimum wage applies. In 29 states and the District of Columbia, minimum wages range from $8.25 to $16.39.
    While India’s public views Trump positively, there’s less enthusiasm for his trade policies
    As President Donald Trump prepares for a state visit to India, the two nations’ economic relationship will take center stage.
    70% of Americans say U.S. economic system unfairly favors the powerful
    Seven-in-ten U.S. adults say the U.S. economic system unfairly favors powerful interests. Less than a third say the system is generally fair.
    Most Americans Say There Is Too Much Economic Inequality in the U.S., but Fewer Than Half Call It a Top Priority
    About six-in-ten U.S. adults say there’s too much economic inequality in the country these days, and among that group, most say addressing it requires significant changes to the country’s economic system, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
    Democrats more supportive than Republicans of federal spending for scientific research
    Around six-in-ten Democrats support increased spending for scientific research, compared with 40% of Republicans, a gap that has grown over time.
    Two-thirds of Americans favor raising federal minimum wage to $15 an hour
    Democrats are largely united in backing a $15 an hour federal minimum wage. Republican opinion on this issue is more divided.
    Public’s Views of Nation’s Economy Remain Positive and Deeply Partisan
    Americans continue to have positive views of the nation’s economy, though views are split by party. Most Republicans and half of Democrats rate their personal finances positively.
    5 facts about the national debt
    As of the end of June, the federal government's total debt stands at $22.023 trillion. The nation's debt is now bigger than its GDP.
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