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Only one-third of Americans view the federal government with favorability according to a new survey from Pew. This is nearly half of the number, 64%, who had a favorable outlook of the federal government in the same 2002 survey. Do you view the federal government favorably? What do you think needs to change in Washington to improve Americans' perspectives of the federal government?

Poll: Gov't favorability at 15-year low - Tim Mak

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A decade ago, Americans felt similarly about their local, state and federal governments. No longer. Today, just one in three has a favorable view of the federal government — the lowest level in 15 years, according to a Pew survey. The majority of Americans remain satisfied with their local and state... 61 percent and 52 percent, respectively — but only 33 percent feel likewise about the federal government.

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