The latest Political Report examines Americans thoughts on the debt ceiling negotiations, worries about the economy and ways consumers are cutting back. It also traces back 50 years to see what Americans cared about when President Obama as born.

It is a tribute to a polity dedicated to securing our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness that we can enjoy our freedoms while taking them for granted, giving little thought to what makes them possible. But this inattention comes at a heavy price, paid in increased civic ignorance and decreased national attachment--both dangerous for a self-governing people.

Baghdad is all atwitter over the P-5+1 talks with Iran beginning today. A sandstorm kept many European and Western diplomats from landing, but the Iranians were out in full force, with Iranian negotiator Saeed Jalili leading the way.

This issue of Political Report covers discontent, recession reactions, social security at 75, tea party trends, and more.

A terror attack assembly line manages would-be terrorists from the time they are recruited until days before they execute an attack, and al Qaeda and its affiliates, such as the Pakistani Taliban, depend on safe havens abroad to operate this assembly line.

AEI economist John H. Makin will recap his recent Economic Outlook, where he warns of the possible danger of deflation.

A special AEI event with Representative Paul Ryan on spending, stimulus, and budget will be held on the Hill at 210 Cannon House Office Building, on Thursday, July 1, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

This issue of Political Report covers public views concerning health care reform, decreasing personal spending, and the health of the economy.