Priorities for Congress
The public views tougher regulations on financial institutions as an important priority for Congress, but far more want Congress to take action on the job situation and energy policy. In thinking about financial regulation, as many say they worry that the government will go too far in regulating financial markets, making it harder for the economy to grow, as say they worry that the government will not go far enough, leaving the country at risk of another financial crisis.
Priorities for Congress  | % very important for Congress to act on  | The job situation  | 81  | The country's energy needs  | 67  | Immi igra tion policy  | 59  | Financial regulation  | 54  | Climate change 