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<P>The poll also found that the national political mood on domestic issues is
returning to what it was before Sept. 11 -- a change that could help the
Democratic Party in this fall's midterm elections.</P>
<P>President Bush's overall job approval stands at 72 percent, but ratings on
how he has handled the economy, budget, education and other key areas have
fallen to near pre-Sept. 11 levels, with skepticism of Bush growing among
Democrats and independents.</P>
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