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What Issues Should Washington Tackle First?

'AARP Bulletin' poll breaks down the priorities

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A laundry list of issues is waiting for your elected officials in Washington — from creating jobs to reducing the deficit. Which ones should legislators tackle first?

The AARP Bulletin teamed up with Woelfel Research, an independent research firm, on a national poll about the expectations Americans young and old have for Congress and the president. Do priorities vary by age?

Here's what the poll found:

Poll: Congressional Expectations

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