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Support Up, Opposition Down
Half of the public now supports the new health reform law, while 35% of U.S. residents view the legislation unfavorably, a six percentage-point decline from June, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation monthly tracking poll released today. The rate of U.S. residents in July who held a favorable view of the law is up slightly from 48% in June and marks the highest level of approval that Kaiser's poll has found for the law since its March passage. Sixty-nine percent of self-identified Republicans said they opposed the law -- roughly the same response as previous surveys -- but 53% of Republicans said they had a "very unfavorable" view of the legislation, up from 50% last month. Meanwhile, 48% of independents said they favored the law -- down slightly from 49% in June -- while 37% viewed it unfavorably, down from 41% the month prior. The poll also found that U.S. residents ages 65 and older -- a key voting bloc in November's midterm elections -- tended to view the law more negatively than adults overall, and were more likely to believe misconceptions about the overhaul, including that the law would create so-called "death panels."

POLL: Overhaul Support Up Slightly, While Opposition Declines
CHILDREN'S COVERAGE: HHS Clarifies Rules on Kids-Only Plans; Provision Allows for Open Enrollment
MEDICARE: Senate Republicans Introduce Legislation To Eliminate Cost-Cutting Panel
GOP: Requests Assurances From HHS That High-Risk Pools Will Not Include Abortion Coverage
VA: House OKs Bill To Boost Spending for Agent Orange-Related Claims
MEDICAL SERVICES: Usage Down Among U.S. Residents, Recent Data Indicates
UNINSURED: Census Data Show Insurance Rates Vary by Region
MEDTRONIC: FDA Advisory Panel Backs Spine Device Despite Concerns
NOVARTIS: Launches Triaminic Marketing Campaign To Seize Tylenol's Market Share
WELLPOINT: Insurer Posts 4% Profit Increase for Second Quarter
STATE ROUNDUP: Connecticut Begins Accepting High-Risk Pool Applications; Wisconsin Unveils 10-Year Health Plan
CPR: Studies Suggest Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation Unnecessary for Some Patients
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