Top Health-Care Problems: Access, Cost, Government
Approximately 10% of those surveyed in a recent Gallup poll on healthcare say that government involvement is a problem, up from only 5% at the beginning of this year.
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U.S. Consumer Spending Grew in October
U.S. consumer spending grew about 7% in October from September, but remained down 5% from the same month last year, according to a Gallup poll released Thursday. The figures could indicate more financial comfort heading into the all-important holiday shopping season.
Unemployment Fell in Late October on Holiday Hires, Stimulus Expectations, Gallup Poll Says
U.S. unemployment fell during the last half of October, indicating that the government-measured unemployment rate over the next month may drop to its lowest levels in more than a year.
Americans' Perception of Their Standard of Living is Unchanged From a Year Ago
Americans' perception of their standard of living is unchanged from both last month and a year ago, indicating that any optimism from gains in the stock market and U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) is being offset by issues such as unemployment and a stagnant housing market, according to a Gallup poll.
Uninsured Americans Make Little Progress in Getting Health Coverage
Uninsured Americans are making little progress in securing health coverage as insurance costs rise and fewer employers foot the bill for health insurance, Gallup said Tuesday.
Fox Biz Health Poll Not So Fair and Balanced
Fox News has been roundly criticized for selectively citing poll data to make it look like Americans are overwhelmingly opposed to Democratic-led health care reform. Now its sister network, Fox Business, has invited them to participate in an online poll whose outcome seems all but preordained.
