A majority of Americans see government action as critical to controlling runaway health-care costs, but there is broad public anxiety about the potential impact of reform legislation and conflicting views about the types of fixes being proposed on Capitol Hill, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
Most Americans Want Health Reform But Worry About Costs, Quality
The Huffington Post News Editors, Huffington Post
Tue, 06/23/2009 - 10:44pm
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