| % of Americans who say a "top priority" for Obama and Congress is ... Strengthening the economy | Defending from terrorism | Dealing with the budget deficit | Strengthening the US military | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 86 | 71 | 72 | 41 |
| 2014 | 80 | 73 | 63 | 43 |
| 2015 | 75 | 76 | 64 | 52 |
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For the first time since 2013, Americans' focus has shifted away from the economy as the United States' top priority. Defending from the threat of terrorism tops the list as the most urgent priority in 2015, followed closely by strengthening the economy and solving the budget deficit.