but one area that might have an even greater impact, rising healthcare costs. cnn s vanessa yurkevich has the story and this has a particular impact on the middle class. absolutely. medical costs is a top concern for many americans behind gas prices and when you look at it in totality, inflation is really affecting these two key things. food and gas is something you can ration, but medical costs and medication not so much. but we re hering that many americans are having to do just that, because of all of the other rising costs. it also is taking an emotional toll on americans making their physical medical conditions even worse. $38.12, $3.29, $430.13. reporter: olga and kevin are sitting with four years of medical bills. that is the gap that the government won t pay. reporter: taking care of their health and keeping track of the costs consumes everyday
thank you. all right. thank you, guys. i am trying this one. he says it is good. it is. and the i want the dherch lemon lime. he picked up the tab, $38.12 and paid with two $20s and told the person at the cash register to keep the change. not a lot of money, but anyway. you are in the situation room, and strong words from iraq s prime minister on the u.s. forces in his country. he says that the u.s. troops must leave in the new year, but iraqi forces ready to take over. also, a winter travel nightmare