1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
● Approval Rating
of President
62% - 32%
Source: Gallup
● Approval Rating
of Congress
44% - 21%
Source: Gallup
● Personal Savings
4.3% - .04%
Percent of disposable
income
Source: Bureau of
Economic Analysis
● Union
Membership
9% - 7.5%
Annual individuals
Source: Bureau of Labor
Statistics
● Housing
$206,000 - $175,000
Average sale price
per year