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  Americans OK with more government influence in return for lower health care costs
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Last EditedBrandonius Maximus  May 29, 2009 03:49pm
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News DateFriday, May 29, 2009 09:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionWASHINGTON (CNN) – A new national poll indicates that most Americans are receptive to having more government influence over their health care in return for lower costs and more coverage.

Sixty-three percent of people questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey released Friday said they would favor an increase in the federal government's influence over their own health-care plans in an attempt to lower costs and provide coverage to more Americans; 36 percent were opposed.

The poll also suggests that slightly more than six out of 10 think the government should guarantee health care for all Americans, with 38 percent opposed.
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