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Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that 49% of Americans are closely following the civil war in Syria, which is below the historical average of 60% for more than 200 news events Gallup has measured.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport discusses Americans' views on the power of the federal government, revealing that 56% say it has too much power, compared with 36% who say it has the right amount and 8% who say it has too little.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport discusses Americans' views of the IRS and reveals that Republicans (59%) are more likely than Democrats (21%) to rate the job the IRS is doing as "poor."

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that out of a list of 19 moral issues, Americans are most likely to say adultery is wrong and least likely to say birth control is.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that Americans today are overall more supportive of legal same-sex marriage than they were in 1996, and support has increased across all groups.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that economic growth and job creation top the list of Americans' priorities for Congress and the president, while reducing gun violence and immigration reform are at the bottom of the list.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that 37% of Americans prefer spending money, which is down from 45% who enjoyed spending in 2001.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport explores Americans' financial concerns, revealing that 61% worry about having enough money for retirement, while 19% stress about their credit card payments.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that 18% of U.S. workers say it is likely they will lose their jobs in the next year -- similar to the 15% who said so when Gallup first asked the question in 1975.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport explains that 64% of Americans are willing to pay higher prices for goods made in the U.S., but 45% actually make a special effort to buy domestic products.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport explores Americans' views of recent past presidents, including George W. Bush, whose approval rating ranged from a low of 25% to a high of 90% while in office.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that conservatives still rank gold as the best investment, while liberals are more likely to choose real estate than gold.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that most Americans favor members of Congress returning 25% of their salary as a result of sequestration -- likely reflecting their low approval of the lawmaking body.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that 55% of Americans perceive their income taxes as fair, the lowest percentage Gallup has measured since 2001.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that 68% of Republicans favor prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection, compared with 35% of Democrats who support prioritizing the economy over the environment.