As Democrats continue to debate the spending package and its social policy spending, most Americans agree funding for health care and education programs should be high priorities, while fewer say climate change, childcare, or paid family leave should have much importance. Americans are closely divided over the preferred approach to government. Fifty-two percent want a bigger government providing more services, while 47% favor a smaller government delivering fewer services.
Thirty-six percent approve of how President Biden is handling negotiations of the spending bill and 41% disapprove. Similarly, 30% have a positive view of how Congressional Democrats are dealing with the spending bill and 44% disapprove. There is less approval for the conduct of Congressional Republicans: 18% approve and 49% disapprove. CONTINUED
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
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