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

Life in Chile: 58% in 2009 were confident in their gov't; 83% had friends or relatives to count on

Battle for Congress: 12- to 17-point lead for Republicans depending on turnout estimates

Campaign Consideration: 26-point gap between Obama's rating and Congress'

Same-Sex Marriage: 44% in May said unions should be legal, 53% said they should not

Wallets Shut: $48 average daily spending among lower- and middle-income consumers is new low

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