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Two-thirds of Americans say government should ensure health care for all: poll

Two-thirds of Americans (about 66%) say the government should provide health care for all, aligning with the new reference's framing of broad public support.
The poll coincides with more than 22 million Americans facing higher health costs next year, underscoring cost pressures in the debate.
Public opinion splits on how to achieve universal coverage: a federal single-payer option vs. a mixed private-public approach.
A small minority (7%) believes the federal government should not provide health insurance at all, reflecting persistent support for some government role.
Democrats show stronger support for government-provided coverage than Republicans, highlighting partisan divides in the policy debate.
The new reference reinforces that the GOP is more divided on responsibility, with significant variation by income levels.
The reference notes an ongoing policy horizon, with ACA subsidy extensions and related costs looming into next year.
The reference highlights KFF data showing premium increases without tax credits, underscoring affordability pressures.
The reference cites multiple data sources to frame the debate and adds context to the original article's sourcing narrative.
The overall takeaway centers on broad public support for universal coverage, tempered by disagreements on implementation and cost management.

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