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Washington (United States) (AFP) - Two thirds of Americans say the current Congress is the worst ever, while three quarters slammed the "do-nothing" legislature, a CNN/ORC International poll found Thursday. The negative attitudes were expressed toward leading lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, with 52 percent saying the policies of Democrats would move the country in the wrong direction, compared to 54 percent for Republican policies. And 54 percent of respondents said the same thing about the policies of President Barack Obama, a Democrat. The 113th Congress did pass a budget agreement before its holiday recess, but less than 60 bills have been signed into law during its first year. And with a continued political stalemate likely in 2014, when mid-term elections will take place, the current Congress is poised to become one of the least productive in at least the past four decades, CNN noted. A total of 68 percent of those questioned said the current Congress was the worst in their lifetime, with only 28 percent disagreeing. The negative outlook toward Congress "exists among all demographic and political subgroups. Men, women, rich, poor, young, old -- all think this year's Congress has been the worst they can remember," CNN polling director Keating Holland said. "Older Americans -- who have lived through more congresses -- hold more negative views of the 113th Congress than younger Americans. Republicans, Democrats and independents also agree that this has been the worst session of Congress in their lifetimes."

LONDON (AP) - Britain's royal family turned out in force Wednesday for a traditional Christmas church service, but the littlest prince was nowhere in sight. Related Stories Baby George stays indoors as British royals celebrate Christmas AFP Queen Elizabeth calls for 'quiet reflection' in 2014 AFP Cressida Bonas Scores Holiday Invite To Sandringham: REPORT Huffington Post While last year's royal Christmas had several noticeable absences - Prince Harry was in Afghanistan and Prince William spent Christmas with his in-laws - four generations gathered this year at Queen Elizabeth II's sprawling Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Wearing an orange coat and black fur hat, Elizabeth arrived for the service at St. Mary Magdelene Church on the estate, accompanied by her granddaughter Zara Phillips, who is currently pregnant with her first child. Many of the well-wishers gathered near the church had hoped to catch a glimpse of Prince George, the newest member of the royal family. While the young prince was nowhere to be seen, his parents - Prince William and his wife, Kate - arrived at the church holding hands. "We've had a good morning with George and I can't wait until next year when he's bigger," William told the crowd following the service. View galleryKate the Duchess of Cambridge arrives to attend a Christmas … Kate the Duchess of Cambridge arrives to attend a Christmas Day Service with other members of the ro … Cicely Howard, 75, asked about the baby when she greeted Kate outside of the church. "She told me he was having a lovely day but was more interested in the wrapping paper than the presents," Howard told Britain's Press Association. After missing last year, Prince Harry also was in attendance. The queen paid tribute to family and milestones later Tuesday in her traditional, pre-recorded Christmas message, urging reflection. "With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock," she said in the message, which was

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