For more than two decades, Americans have evinced a declining interest in having the government promote traditional values, but newly released poll results from Gallup mark just the second time a clear majority has favored state neutrality. While 43 percent of Americans still believe government has a role in encouraging traditional morals, 51 percent now say that's none of the government's business.
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DC sues Trump to end Guard 'occupation'Speed Read D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb argues that the unsolicited military presence violates the law
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DC sues Trump to end Guard 'occupation'
Speed Read D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb argues that the unsolicited military presence violates the law
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RFK Jr. faces bipartisan heat in Senate hearing
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