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U.S. Halts Najaf Offensive

U.S. forces called a halt to their offensive in Najaf Friday to give the interim Iraqi government a chance to negotiate with militants holed up in the Imam Ali Mosque. Surveys find the difficulties in Iraq have put fundamental questions back in play for the public. Find out more in our continuing analysis of survey data on Iraq.

New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey announces he's gay and resigns his office.

Know what you want before you choose who you want with our election guide, First Choice 2004.

Teaching Interrupted finds discipline problems in public schools are serious and pervasive.

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PUBLIC AGENDA RESEARCH STUDIES

Public Agenda's research probes beneath superficial responses to discover not only what Americans think about important issues but why they hold their views and what they want to see happen.

COMPARE YOURSELF

See if you agree with the public's view: Thinking about America's war in Afghanistan, which comes closer to your own view?
	It's wrong for Americans to publicly criticize the government's policy during a time of war
	It's as important as ever that people speak their minds, even if they disagree with the government's policy
	Don't know

RED FLAGS

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Americans give inconsistent signals concerning the government's role on the Internet.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Getting Citizens Involved
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