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Americans Weigh In - Americans agree the sequester cuts are bad for the country; First Lady Michelle Obama is lauded; plus more national polls. — Britt Middleton

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The Uncertain Road Ahead - Americans aren't exactly sure about how the sequester, or automatic federal spending cuts, will affect them personally, but they're pretty sure it won't be in a good way. In a Gallup survey released March 4, 51 percent said they don't know enough about it, 30 percent said it would be bad for the country and 26 percent said it would be bad for them personally. (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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God Help Us - Some lawmakers think the sequester is a good thing because it forces the spending cuts they've been yearning for. But the American public? Not so much. In a Gallup poll published March 1, they used words like "bad," "disaster," and "God help us" to describe their views. Additionally, 44 percent said their first response when the sequester took effect was negative. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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She's the One - She's the first lady of the United States and a favorite among the people. Sixty-five percent of people in a Harris poll released on March 5 said Michelle Obama is doing either an "excellent" or "pretty good" job as first lady, and 71 percent said she was a positive factor in her husband's re-election. (Photo: AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Working Through Difficult Situations - In a survey conducted by Cancer and Careers and Harris Interactive released on March 5, 80 percent of cancer patients and survivors said that continuing work after their diagnosis helped them in their recovery. Seventy-three percent felt working "gave them a sense of purpose" and was "tied to their identity," according to the survey. (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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Safety First - Firearm, alarm system or man's best friend? While Americans may not approve of the idea of arming school teachers, when it comes to the safety of their homes, guns are number one. In a CBS News/Vanity Fair poll published on March 4, 31 percent chose a gun, 30 percent an alarm system and 22 percent a dog. (Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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Not-So-Smooth Sailing - With the news that operational problems prompted passengers to be rescued from a Carnival Cruise Line vessel making headlines in recent weeks, it's no surprise that many travelers are skeptical about hopping on board for a vacation. In a Harris Poll released March 4, 57 percent of people said they agree that air travel is "much more reliable" than cruises, with 50 percent finding airlines safer. (Photo: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

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Egg Roll or Taquito? - Public policy isn't the only thing that binds members of political parties. An affinity for certain types of cuisines also can be bonding. A Public Policy Polling survey published Feb. 27 found that 73 percent of Republicans like Mexican food, compared to 21 percent of Democrats, while 74 percent of Democrats prefer Chinese food, compared to 26 percent of Republicans. (Photos from left: The Plain Dealer /Landov, Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Drone On - Americans are less skeptical of the use of drones overseas than some lawmakers seem to be, even if the targets are U.S. citizens. The results of a Fox News poll published March 4 found that 74 percent approve of using drones to kill suspected terrorists, including 80 percent of Republicans, 71 percent of independents and 69 percent of Democrats. (Photo: REUTERS/U.S. Air Force/Lt Col Leslie Pratt/Handout)

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Aloha! - For the fourth year in a row, Hawaii residents ranked highest in the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index survey, which tracks how residents around the country rank their quality of life. Published Feb. 28, the findings were based on factors including emotional health, physical health and work environment. West Virginia, Kentucky and Mississippi topped the 10 worst states in the survey. (Photo: PATRICK BAZ/AFP/Getty Images)