Poll finds seven in ten view politics as most dysfunctional
Washington Post University of Maryland poll nine months into Trump presidency shows 70 percent say politics at least as divided as during Vietnam and 60 percent blame Trump for dysfunction while 80 percent distrust Congress. Voters cite gridlock, media bias, and erosion of democratic pride amid sharp partisan attacks.
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Polls Show Democracy Distrust Rising Amid Trump Presidency
A nationwide survey finds growing dissatisfaction with how democracy works, with 36 percent not proud of U.S. democracy, up from 18 percent three years ago. The study notes civil discourse has worsened while consumer confidence climbs, and cites Trump as a key factor shaping attitudes.
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Health care shoppers face steeper plans in open enrollment
Utah resident Cindy Purvance faces a $500 rise to $1,300 a month as open enrollment begins. With the loss of federal subsidies and mixed state responses, silver plans may become costlier than gold, and many unsubsidized buyers may drop out of the market.
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Park City
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Wisconsin man locks himself in store beer cooler
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Marshfield
Wis
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Kwik Trip
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