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Fast facts from Gallup related to top stories in the news:

Obama Paradox?: 6th quarter approval is on par with several recent predecessors

Government at Work: 11% have confidence in Congress; 36% in presidency

Banks Under Stress: 23% confidence rating remains near record low

Record Federal Deficit: 79% see government debt as serious threat to future U.S. wellbeing

Kagan Confirmation: 44% favor it; lowest on record for recent successful nominees

Plus, check out Obama’s job approval rating, job markets, and wellbeing by state.

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