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Is Wellpoint using women for target practice?

04/23/2010 Nativegrl77

Stop Targeting the Insurance Coverage of Sick Women

Tell insurance giant Wellpoint to immediately stop dropping sick women from their insurance coverage.

One of the country’s biggest health insurance companies has a target on the back of women who need coverage. And not just any women — women suffering from breast cancer.

Unconscionable. Sign our petition and tell Wellpoint to immediately stop dropping sick women from their insurance coverage.

According to a recent Reuters article, one of the largest insurance companies in the nation is targeting women who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and finding reasons to drop their coverage. Though the new health care reform law we all fought so hard for will prohibit this harmful insurance company practice in September, insurance companies should immediately stop dropping women who are sick from their coverage. Women’s health should not be reduced to a self-serving insurance company equation designed to weed out women who need coverage.

Wellpoint’s actions are a sad reminder of why passing a health care reform law was essential for millions of Americans in this country. And it is an important cautionary tale about how vital it is for us to properly implement health care reform to meet the needs of women.

Sign our petition and tell Wellpoint to stop targeting women with breast cancer immediately.

We need to ensure that women are treated fairly and humanely and that insurance companies are held accountable for their actions.

Thank you for continuing to stand with us.

Sincerely,

Judy Waxman
Vice President for Health and Reproductive Rights
National Women’s Law Center

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Congress at Work …on Earth Day

04/22/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET

Morning Business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the final 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Denny Chin to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit. There will be up to 60 minutes for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Votes:

123: Confirmation of the nomination of Denny chin to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit; Confirmed: 98-0

Unanimous Consent:
Passed S.3244, a bill to prohibit a cost of living adjustment for members of Congress in 2011.

The Senate confirmed the following nominations:

Cal. #780 – William Nettles – U.S. Atty – South Carolina;

Cal. #781 – Wildredo Ferrer – U.S. Atty – Southern District Florida;

Cal. #795 – David Capp – U. S. Atty – Northern District Indiana;

Cal. #796 – Anne Tompkins – U.S. Atty – Western District North Carolina;

Cal. #797 – Kelly Nesbit – U.S. Marshal – Western District North Carolina;

Cal. #798 – Peter Munoz – U.S. Marshal – Western District Michigan;

Cal. #816 – Loretta Lynch – U.S. Atty – Eastern District New York;

Cal. #817 – Noel March – U.S. Marshal – Maine;

Cal. #818 – George White – U.S. Marshal – Southern District Mississippi;

Cal. #819 – Brian Underwood – U.S. Marshal – Idaho;

Secretary’s Desk – Coast Guard, Foreign Service and NOAA; and

All nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Coast Guard, Foreign Service, and NOAA.

Vice Adm. Robert J. Papp to be Admiral;

Rear Adm. Sally Brice-O’Hara to be Vice Admiral;

Rear Adm. Manson K. Brown to be Vice Admiral;

Rear Adm. Robert C. Parker to be Vice Admiral

Concurred in the House message to accompany S.1963, the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act

S.3253, a bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (3-month extention from April 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010)

Adopted S.Res.496, a resolution designating April 23, 2010, as “National Adopt A Library Day.”

Adopted S.Res.497, a resolution designating the third week of April 2010 as “National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week”.

H.Con.Res.255, a concurrent resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and honorin the founder of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson (with a Coburn amendment to the preamble).

S.Res.499, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.

At 12:46pm ET on the Floor of the Senate Sen. Russ Feingold said, “Over the years, Members of Congress have had a lot of perks. One of them stands out. That’s the ability to raise their own pay. To make it worse, Members do not even have to vote on this pay raise. Congress has set up a system whereby every year members automatically get a pay raise. No one has to lift a finger…We took an important step last year when the Senate passed legislation to end automatic pay raises for Members of Congress. Unfortunately, the leadership of the other body has so far refused to take up that bill. There’s another step we can take in the meantime. That’s to make sure we don’t get a pay raise next year. We already blocked legislation to get a pay raise this year. Now we have to do the same thing for 2011. With so many Americans looking for jobs, now is no time to give ourselves a taxpayer-funded $1,600 pay increase.”

The measure introduced and passed without a roll call by(D) Sen.Russ Feingold on the floor of the Senate

At 1:37pmET – 3:11pmET Senators spoke on the following issues — all comments are unofficial :

Secret Holds on the Presidents nominees, 94 are being held up in the Senate currently-Gen Michael Walsh

(R)Senator Bennett of Utah pleaded his case about why a consumer protection agency is a bad idea; that it will hurt small business

Filed cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. —by Sen Harry Reid Senate proceed to the consideration of S.3217 on 4/26/2010 … (R)Sen. McConnell objected
Financial Reform

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 22, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

4:08 P.M. –

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. :on April 26, 2010.

Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

1:55 P.M. –: SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
1:54 P.M. –: The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3244.
1:42 P.M. –: SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:41 P.M. –: Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 29: himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 28.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 27.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 26.

1:29 P.M. –: ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 2194:

to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran
12:51 P.M. –: The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of secs. 3 and 4 of the House bill, and secs. 101-103 and 401 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Levin, Tanner, and Camp. The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of secs. 3 and 4 of the House bill, and secs. 101-103, 106, 203, and 401 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Frank (MA), Meeks (NY), and Garrett (NJ).

The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Berman, Ackerman, Sherman, Crowley, Scott (GA), Costa, Klein (FL), Ros-Lehtinen, Burton (IN), Royce, and Pence.

H. Res. 1270:

expressing support for Mathematics Awareness Month
12:50 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 2 (Roll no. 220).
12:41 P.M. –: Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2194:

to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran
12:40 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 403 – 11, 3 Present (Roll no. 219).

Considered as unfinished business.
12:32 P.M. –: UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2194, and the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceeding had been postponed.

H. Res. 1287:

raising a question of the privileges of the House

On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 402 – 0, 17 Present (Roll no. 218).
12:16 P.M. –: The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection. Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to refer to Standards of Official Conduct.
12:15 P.M. –: On ordering the previous question Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 – 218, 16 Present (Roll no. 217).

11:42 A.M. –: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE – Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a previously noticed privileged resolution. The Chair announced that the resolution qualified and directed the Clerk to report the resolution to the House. Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 2194:: to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran

10:40 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House resumed debate on the Ros-Lehtinen motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2194.

10:38 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 222.

H.R. 2194:: to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran

10:27 A.M. –

The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Ros-Lehtinen motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2194. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the provisions of H.R. 2194 as passed by the House on December 15, 2009 and to complete their work and present a conference report and joint explanatory statement by no later than May 28, 2010. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved that the House instruct conferees.

10:26 A.M. –

On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.

10:25 A.M. –

Mr. Berman asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

10:02 A.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.

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the Senate and the House … on Wednesday

04/21/2010 Nativegrl77

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 21, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

7:34 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 22, 2010. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House do now adjourn.

4:29 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

4:28 P.M. –

Mr. Bartlett requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 28: Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min. Mr. Bartlett requested that Mr. Forbes be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 22.

4:09 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H. Res. 1216:: congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth year of service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives

4:08 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 0 (Roll no. 216). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:59 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1104:: supporting the mission and goals of 2010 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, no matter their country of origin or their creed, and to commemorate the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme of “Crime Victims’ Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect.”

3:52 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 0 (Roll no. 215).

H. Res. 1104:: supporting the mission and goals of 2010 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, no matter their country of origin or their creed, and to commemorate the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme of “Crime Victims’ Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect.”

3:44 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Roll Call 215 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending. Considered as unfinished business.

S. 1963:: to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes

3:43 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 214).

3:07 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

3:06 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 1276:: recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national service and the anniversary of the signing of the landmark service legislation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act

3:05 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

2:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1276. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1270:: expressing support for Mathematics Awareness Month

2:57 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1270. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 1585:: to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education

2:47 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

H.R. 1585:: to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education

2:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1585. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1239:: commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2010 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament

2:24 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1239. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1182:: congratulating Radford University on the 100th anniversary of the university

2:10 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

2:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1182. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1262:: expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington

2:00 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

1:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1262. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 855:: expressing support for designation of May 1 as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”

1:48 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

1:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 855. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Con. Res. 255:: commemorating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and honoring the founder of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin

1:41 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

1:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 255. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1281:: celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and recognizing her life-long dedication and leadership in the struggle for human rights and equality for all people until her death at age 98 on April 20, 2010

1:24 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:23 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

H. Res. 1281:: celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and recognizing her life-long dedication and leadership in the struggle for human rights and equality for all people until her death at age 98 on April 20, 2010

12:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1281. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1116:: supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

12:26 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

12:04 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1116. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1216:

congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth year of service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives
12:03 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

11:24 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1216. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Capuano moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

S. 1963:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes
11:23 A.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

10:33 A.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1963. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
10:32 A.M. –: The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.

The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET

Morning Business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the final 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Christopher Schroeder to be Assistant Attorney General. There will be up to 3 hours for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the Schroeder nomination.

Upon disposition of the nomination, the Senate will consider the nomination of Thomas Valaskie to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit. There will be up to 3 hours for debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the Valaskie nomination.

Votes:
121: Confirmation of Christopher Schroeder to be an Assistant Attorney General;
Confirmed: 72-24

122: Confirmation of Thomas Vanaskie, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit;
Confirmed: 77-20

Unanimous Consent:
Adopted H.Con.Res.222, a concurrent resolution recognizing the leadership and historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia to the Hispanic community and his remarkable efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States.

Adopted S.Res.483, a resolution congratulating the Republic of Serbia’s application for European Union membership and recognizing Serbia’s active efforts to integrate into Europe and the global community.

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STOP the… Legalization of Racial Profiling in IMMIGRANT RIGHTS

04/20/2010 Nativegrl77

Legalizing Racial Profiling in IMMIGRANT RIGHTS

Do you “look” undocumented? This week, the Arizona state legislature approved an anti-immigrant bill that essentially gives police the right to profile people based on race. It will also give natives the right to sue local law enforcement if, in their opinion, not enough is being done to hunt down undocumented immigrants.

Reasonable Suspicion, what does that mean?

Immigrant Rights blogger Prerna Lal asks, “Arizonians, are you ready to kiss your civil liberties goodbye?” If not, you might want to click on the link and SIGN THE PETITION to Urge Gov. Jan Brewer to veto the bill before it becomes law or Senator( R.)John Kavanaugh (602) 926-5170

Call Gov. Jan Brewer and Flood her office with calls:(602)542-4331

World warming to US under President Obama, BBC poll suggests …

04/19/2010 Nativegrl77

Graph showing positive negative views of selected=

Views of the US around the world have improved sharply over the past year, a BBC World Service poll suggests.

For the first time since the annual poll began in 2005, America’s influence in the world is now seen as more positive than negative.

The improved scores for the US coincided with Barack Obama becoming president, a BBC correspondent notes.

As in 2009, Germany is viewed most favourably while Iran and Pakistan are seen as the most negative influences.

Nearly 30,000 people in 28 countries were interviewed for the poll, between November 2009 and February 2010.

Fifteen of the countries have been surveyed every year since 2005, allowing long-term trends to be discerned.

In these nations – or 14 of them, not including the US itself – positive views of the US fell to a low of 28% on average in 2007, from 38% in 2005, but recovered to 35% in 2009 and 40% in this year’s poll.

After a year, it appears the ‘Obama effect’ is real

Steven Kull, director of Pipa

Meanwhile, perceptions of China in the 14 other countries have been declining – falling from 49% on average in 2005, to 34% in 2009 and 2010.

“People around the world today view the United States more positively than at any time since the second Iraq war,” said Doug Miller, chairman of international polling firm GlobeScan, which carried out the poll with the Program on International Policy Attitudes (Pipa) at the University of Maryland.

“While still well below that of countries like Germany and the UK, the global standing of the US is clearly on the rise again.”

China ‘in neutral’

Pipa director Steven Kull noted: “After a year, it appears the ‘Obama effect’ is real.

Chart showing positive and negative views of US

“Its influence on people’s views worldwide, though, is to soften the negative aspects of the United States’ image, while positive aspects are not yet coming into strong focus.”

He added: “While China’s image is stuck in neutral, America has motored past it in the global soft-power competition.”

Of the full list of 28 countries surveyed this year, the US is viewed positively in 19 (20 including the US itself), while six lean negative and two are divided.

Compared with 2009, positive views of the US jumped 21% in Germany, 18 in Russia, 14 in Portugal and 13 in Chile – though Russia and Germany continued to have a negative view of the US overall.

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Meanwhile, negative opinions of the US declined by 23% in Spain, 14 in France and 10 in the UK, with the result that all three lean towards a positive view of the country.

In only two of the 28 countries, Turkey and Pakistan, do more than 50% have a negative view of the US.

Germany is the most favourably viewed nation (an average of 59% positive), followed by Japan (53%), the United Kingdom (52%), Canada (51%), and France (49%). The European Union is viewed positively by 53%.

In contrast, Iran is the least favourably viewed nation (15%), followed by Pakistan (16%), North Korea (17%), Israel (19%) and Russia (30%).

The 15 countries included in the poll every year since 2005 are: Australia, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, the Philippines, Russia, Turkey, the UK and the US.