Voters in battleground states and congressional districts tend to voice support for proposals in Congress that would expand access to health care or lower drug costs — often irrespective of their party affiliation — according to new polling from the University of Maryland. The poll, first shared with CQ Roll Call, surveyed people in 11 competitive states like Pennsylvania, Georgia […]
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Results suggest growing comfort with government involvement in health care
Health care professionals and medical students attend the “Healthcare Is Human” rally in Upper Senate Park on May 21. The rally was held to call on Congress to increase resources for health care. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Posted July 30, 2026 at 7:00am
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