Congress Approval

The View From the Rooftops

Mitch Feierstein | Posted 05.07.2012

Mitch Feierstein

Shareholders need to take a hit. That way, the ground will be cleared for better managed companies and stockholders will be reminded about the responsibilities of ownership. And central bankers should take responsibility too.

Trying to Fix a Broken Arm With a Band Aid

Abby Huntsman | Posted 04.30.2012

Abby Huntsman

Congress isn't actually addressing the underlying structural issues that are impeding economic growth, global competitiveness, and national security. Instead, they are looking for incremental, "quick fix" legislation to placate constituents.

Things That Are More Popular Than Congress...

The Huffington Post | Alana Horowitz | Posted 11.17.2011

A greater percentage of Americans approve of polygamy than the United States Congress, according a set of polls. Last month, a New York Times poll ...

Lawmakers Joke About Having Worst Approval Rating Of All Time

Posted 12.27.2011

Congress' approval rating dropped to its lowest level ever this week, bottoming out at a dismal 9 percent, according to a new New York Times/CBS News ...

Bigger Battles Still To Come For Deeply Unpopular Congress

AP | TOM RAUM | Posted 11.28.2011

WASHINGTON — After the U.S. avoided a government budget crisis in the nick of time for third time this year, the public seems fed up with the no...

Bad News For Congress, And Republicans Could Pay Greatest Price

AP | LAURIE KELLMAN and JENNIFER AGIESTA | Posted 10.26.2011

WASHINGTON — Americans are plenty angry at Congress in the aftermath of the debt crisis and Republicans could pay the greatest price, a new Asso...

Poll Suggests Public Losing Patience With New Congress

McClatchy | David Lightman | Posted 05.25.2011

Once again, the public is getting increasingly disgusted with Washington....

Obama More Popular Than Congress, According To Ap-GfK Poll

AP | LIZ SIDOTI | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half s...