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Fewer say US federal government improves their lives, poll finds

Forty-three percent of US adults say the federal government is effective at improving people’s lives, down from 51% in 2025, according to Gallup.

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Semafor· Oct 21, 8:54 AMFewer say US federal government improves their lives, poll finds
The Hill· Oct 21, 9:49 PMFewer Americans say federal government improving their lives: Gallup

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