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December 2010

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December 10, 2010

Americans Are Still Gloomy About the U.S. Job Market

Americans remain just as pessimistic about the country's job market as they have been all year.

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December 4, 2010

27% Favor a Government-Managed Economy

More than one-out-of-four Americans (27%) think the government should manage the U.S. economy, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Nearly as many (24%) say it's better for the government to stay out of economic decisions altogether.

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December 3, 2010

Americans Question Whether Extended Unemployment Benefits Do More Harm Than Good

As Congress wrangles over whether to continue funding unemployment benefits for up to 99 weeks, Americans express skepticism about the need for benefits that last that long.