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Who needs health care?

Many Americans have been putting off doctors' visits, forgoing medical tests and taking expired medications to save money over the past year, according to a new poll by Consumers Union.

The survey by the nonpartisan organization found that 51 percent of Americans have "faced difficult health care choices in the past year."

Yes, Americans have had to cut back on health care as it gets more expensive and the economy struggles.

But, wait, my fellow citizens, there is good news. You may not be able to afford health care, but a few bucks can assuage those feelings (temporarily) because this is, we are always told so it must be true, the greatest nation on earth:



[cross-posted at Firedoglake]