Survey: Americans Say They're Well-Informed, But Dissatisfied With Coverage of Iraq War

War Topics Familiar Very Important
Stateside medical care of veterans 84% 75%
Post traumatic stress disorder 76% 56%
The economic impact of the war 76% 65%
How families of veterans are coping 69% 49%
The impact on families of guard troops repeatedly leaving home 61% 50%
The impact on employers of guard troops repeatedly leaving home 30% 30%
Not sure 2% --
Most respondents say they have heard, or read stories about stateside medical care of veterans (84%), post traumatic stress disorder or the economic impact of the war (76%) each. Two thirds (69%) say they have read or heard news stories about how veterans are coping, while 61% say they have heard or read stories about the impact on families when guard troops repeatedly leave home.
Poynter Institute survey conducted by Zogby International, May 9-12, 2008