US Chamber of Commerce poll of 10 District shows voters opposed to current health care reform proposal

With US President Barack Obama running out of time to get the stalled health care reform back on track by the Easter congressional recess which starts March 26, there is disturbing news from the US Chamber of Commerce, which has released public opinion polls in 10 key congressional districts - all of which showed voters oppose current health care legislation being discussed in Congress, with substantial majorities saying it will raise the cost of their health care.

Polling showed voters in the selected districts are more likely to support their representative if he or she opposes the bill - even in districts where that vote would represent a switch from their vote last fall. The polls were conducted March 8-11 by Ayres, McHenry & Associates to gauge support for health legislation currently being proposed.

"There should be absolutely no question in anyone's mind how Americans view this health care bill," said Bruce Josten, executive vice president of Government Affairs at the US Chamber of Commerce. "This legislation is among the most unpopular proposals in recent memory and Members of Congress would be well advised to listen to their constituents' concerns," he added.

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