(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the United States are concerned about financial matters and the military operation in Iraq, according to a poll by CBS News. 19 per cent of respondents say economy and jobs are the most important problems facing the country, while 19 per cent mention the war in Iraq.

The coalition effort against Saddam Hussein's regime was launched in March 2003. At least 1,648 American soldiers have died during the military operation, and more than 12,500 troops have been injured.

Iraqi voters elected a transitional legislative branch in January. On May 3, the new administration headed by prime minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari was sworn in. Since the new government was announced on Apr. 28, more than 620 people have been killed in a variety of attacks.

The unemployment rate in the U.S. was 5.2 per cent in April. The U.S. budget deficit was tabled at $412 billion U.S. in 2004, and is estimated at $427 billion U.S. this year.

Terrorism was next on the list of concerns with seven per cent, followed by Social Security, health care and gas prices.

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