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August 18, 2009
Many Americans See Stimulus’ Costs, Not Benefits Slim majority thinks it would be better to spend less on stimulus
by Jeffrey M. Jones
PRINCETON, NJ -- Several months after it was passed, Americans have their share of reservations about the economic stimulus plan. A slim majority of Americans, 51%, including most Republicans and independents, say it would have been better for the government to have spent less money to stimulate the economy. Three in 10 Americans -- including nearly half of Democrats -- say the government is spending the right amount, while 13% of the public believes the government should be spending more.
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