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Poll: Americans conflicted over health overhaul

WASHINGTON (WKOW) -- Much of the nation is fixated on the health care debate even if they don't expect the outcome to directly affect them, according to a new survey by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

A senior researcher says since the majority of Americans are insured, they may not expect to gain much from the overhaul, which is bill as a rescue for the millions of uninsured in the U.S.

The poll found 60 percent of Americans say they are following the Congressional debate very closely or fairly closely. But when asked how the reform will change their lives, 57 percent of those surveyed admit they expect things to remain the same.

Of those who do expect changes, 28 percent say they worry access to health care will get worse, while 15 percent expect an improvement.

When asked about the financial repercussions, 27 percent say they think the bill will make them worse off; 12 percent expect an improvement.