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Just as it was a year ago, growing and repairing a troubled economy remains at the top of the public\u2019s political agenda. Fully 83% say strengthening the nation\u2019s economy is a \u201ctop priority\u201d for President Obama and Congress. Improving the job situation is viewed as nearly as vital, with 81% saying it should be a top priority. Reducing the budget deficit is also cited as a top priority by the majority of Americans (60%), slightly more than the 53% who considered deficit reduction a priority a year ago. Other economic-related policies are not seen as imperative by the public. Fewer than half consider stricter regulation of financial institutions (45%) and reducing federal income taxes for the middle class (42%) to be top priorities for 2010. And just a third (32%) say trade policy should be a top concern for Washington. Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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