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According to a survey by The Commonwealth Fund, an independent foundation working toward health policy reform, about 68% of Americans say individuals should be required to have health insurance, with government help for those who cannot afford it.

Reported at Reuters, the study proves what we've said all along – the American people want medical coverage available for everyone, in some way or another.

Presidential hopefuls have addressed the outcry in various ways, with Democratic candidates Clinton and Edwards wanting the law to require mandatory health insurance for everyone, and Obama leaning towards covering all children. Employers would play a large part in coverage.

On the Republican side, none of the candidates would require that Americans find health insurance, though they do tend to favor tax initiatives that would make coverage easier to come by.

In any case, it's clear that Americans are tired of the struggle for affordable medical coverage and ready for a change. Right now, the Internet poses the best and most competitive market for health insurance. Hopefully, that market will receive a big boost after election year is over.