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As scientists and researchers get closer to approval for a new vaccine for COVID-19, who will most likely get it?  WEMU's Lisa Barry reports a new University of Michigan survey finds more than half of adults over 50 say they will get one.

Pressure’s growing on Michigan’s congressional Republicans who have to make a decision whether to support a healthcare overhaul that could be voted on next week. 

Seniors could play an especially big role in upcoming election

Michiganders age 50 and over are expected to represent well over half of the voters that show up to the polls on November 4th.

That is pretty typical of a non-presidential election. But seniors and retirees are already playing an especially important role in this year's election.