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Poll: Most young people say gov't should pay for health care
But disapprove of fines for no insurance
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In this 2014 file photo,a volunteer health care worker wears a t-shirt, getting people to sign up for the new health care programs, in Miami. Most young Americans want any health care overhaul under President Donald Trump to look a lot like the Affordable Care Act signed into law by his predecessor, President Barack Obama. But theres one big exception: A majority of young Americans dislike Obamacares requirement that all Americans buy insurance or pay a fine. - photo by Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Most young Americans want any health care overhaul under President Donald Trump to look a lot like the Affordable Care Act signed into law by his predecessor, President Barack Obama. But there's one big exception: A majority of young Americans dislike "Obamacare's" requirement that all Americans buy insurance or pay a fine. A GenForward poll says a majority of people ages 18 to 30 think the federal government should be responsible for making sure Americans have health insurance.
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