When it comes to the top U.S. priority for 2015, more Americans believe defending the country against terrorism should be a greater focus for the federal government than the economy, jobs, education and social security, a recent study by the Pew Research Center found.
It was the number one concern. According to the poll, which surveyed 1,054 Americans, countering terrorism received a 76 percent rating as a top priority heading into the new year. This is the first time that defending against terrorism has received more support than rebuilding the economy since 2010, when it held the top position at 80 percent.
