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Even as public views of the federal government in Washington have fallen to another new low, the public continues to see their state and local governments in a favorable light. Overall, 63% say they have a favorable opinion of their local government, virtually unchanged over recent years. And 57% express a favorable view of their state government – a five-point uptick from last year. By contrast, just 28% rate the federal government in Washington favorably. That is down five points from a year ago and the lowest percentage ever in a Pew Research Center survey.
State Statening Local Gap in Governments Views of Federal,  | Favorable viewof...  | 68  | 66  | 63 Your local govt  | 57 Your state govt  | 38  | 28 The Washington federal govt  | The in Washington federal govt  | 1997 2001  | 2013  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER March 13-17, 2013. 