American's Do Not Trust U.S. Government and Banks

According to a new Wall Street Journal Poll, Americans have lost faith in federal banking institutions. The recession has hit hard and people have zero confidence in government and banks. Banks, government and other institutions in the U.S. suffered a greater loss of trust than those in most other countries during the financial crisis and recession, new research suggests. That could potentially weigh on the economy for years to come.  

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