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A new poll shows many Americans support President-elect Obama's stimulus plan but the optimism is tinged with apprehension that the government will spend too much money and exacerbate the budget deficit. The new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll showed 43 percent believe the stimulus is a "good idea" and 71 percent approve of the way Obama is handling the transition. At the same time, the survey suggested many remain concerned about the potential impact on the government's budget. Sixty percent said they worry more that the government will spend too much money and worsen the deficit, while 33 percent said they worry more that the government will spend too little.