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Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that 49% of Americans aged 30 to 49 have tried marijuana, making them more likely than any other age group in the U.S. to say so.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport explores Americans' smoking habits and shares that 48% of former smokers mentioned going "cold turkey" as their method for quitting smoking -- the most frequently cited strategy.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport discusses generational differences in Americans' perceptions of the importance of marriage and reveals that 78% of single adults and adults in domestic partnerships want to be married someday.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that 17% of black Americans feel they were treated unfairly by police in the past 30 days. This number jumps to 24% among 18- to 34-year-old black males in the U.S.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport discusses the job approval rating of Congress (15%), the Supreme Court (43%), and President Barack Obama (48%) during his 18th quarter in office.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals four key findings on race relation issues in America.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that 24% of black males aged 18 to 34 say that they have been treated unfairly by police in the past 30 days, compared with 13% of young Hispanic males who say the same.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that 52% of Americans disapprove of the Affordable Care Act, up slightly from 45% in November 2012.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that 79% of Americans would support limiting the amount of money candidates for the U.S. House and Senate can raise and spend on their campaigns, and 50% in the U.S. are in favor of a federally-funded campaign system with individual contributions banned.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that Democrats (51%) are more likely than Republicans (29%) and independents (33%) to approve of the Obama administration's decision to supply direct military aid to Syrian rebels.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that out of 16 institutions measured, Americans are most confident in the military, at 76%, and least confident in Congress, at 10%.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport explores the reasons why Americans believe Congress, which has a 17% job approval rating, is doing a poor job.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that 59% of Americans think that IRS officials were aware of the targeting of conservative groups, while 50% believe that the Obama administration was aware.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that 72% of Americans now know enough about New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to have an opinion of him, up from 49% in March 2011.

Frank Newport, Gallup Editor-in-Chief, reveals that that 75% in the U.S. say it would be positive for society if more Americans were religious, but 77% believe religion is losing its influence on American life.