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Americans Weigh In - Dissatisfaction grows over America’s current gun control legislation, natural gas suggested as bankable option for rebounding economy, plus more national polls. — Joyce Jones and Britt Middleton

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A taxi is viewed on September 4, 2012 in New York City. As of Tuesday, yellow taxis may begin charging more following an approved fare increase for riders. Taxi rates have remained virtually unchanged since 2006 and will now rise by an expected 17 percent. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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U.S. President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington September 8, 2011. Obama proposed a $447 billion jobs package to help boost the U.S. economy, challenging Congress to pass legislation made up largely of tax cuts for workers and businesses. (Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed)

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Pro-choice advocates participate in protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building January 22, 2010 in Washington, DC. Activists from across the nation gathered to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which decriminalized abortion in all fifty states. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Get Control - The National Rifle Association claims that Americans are buying more guns and the organization’s membership has spiked in the last month. That doesn't mean the public doesn't want to lawmakers to tackle gun control legislation. A Gallup poll published Jan. 14 shows that 38 percent of Americans are dissatisfied with the nation's current laws and think they should be strengthened, compared to 25 percent a year ago. (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)

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Give It Some Gas - Many Americans believe the best way to stimulate the economy is to use the country’s own resources, with 79 percent of people in a survey released by America's Energy Advantage on Jan. 10 saying they support using American natural gas for domestic economic gain. However, nearly 80 percent shot down the prospect of companies exporting resources without restrictions. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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Not So Happy New Year - It's a new year, but Americans have the same old attitude about Congress. In a Gallop survey published on Jan. 11, 81 percent said they disapprove of the job congressional lawmakers are doing. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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The Lotto Goes Digital - Lady luck apparently doesn’t have stake in the Internet. According to a national poll by the Retail Industry Leaders Association released on Jan. 15, 78 percent of people said they opposed allowing the use of credit cards, direct electronic transfers from bank accounts or debit/ATM cards to buy online lottery tickets for jackpot drawings. (Photo: Courtesy New York Lotto)

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Not So Connected - While the Internet provides access to unlimited information for people around the world, home Internet access still remains a luxury for many worldwide. Just 32 percent of adults in 2011 said they had access to the Internet, according to a Gallup poll of 148 countries released on Jan. 14. That number is up from 29 percent in 2010 and 25 percent in 2009. (Photo: Uriel Sinai/Getty Images)

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Hillary Clinton 2016 - Outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be the only one who knows whether she'll run for president in four years. But there's no doubt where she stands with Democratic voters. In a Public Policy Polling survey released Jan. 10, 57 percent said they'd like her to be their candidate, followed by 16 percent for Vice President Joe Biden. (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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A Healthier, Happier Tomorrow - New Year’s resolutions are still going strong for many. Losing weight still ranks highest among them, with 39 percent of employees in a ComPsych Tell It Now poll published Jan. 14 declaring it the top goal to accomplish for 2013. Twenty-six percent said stress reduction and 17 percent wanted to get more exercise. (Photo: GettyImages)