According to a poll, most Americans believe the healthcare reform plan in Congress would help the poor and the uninsured, but say it would be less likely to benefit other groups including themselves.

The March 17 Gallup survey of 1,009 U.S. adults, which coincides with President Barack Obama's final push for approval of healthcare reform in the House of Representatives, also found large minorities of Americans who worry the legislation could make things worse for middle-income families and the United States as a whole.

Fifty-nine percent said the healthcare reform plan would help uninsured Americans, while 56 percent would expect a benefit for the poor. But only 28 percent said they believe the Obama plan would help their own families, while 37 percent said it could make things worse for themselves. Twenty-nine percent said it would make no difference.

Democratic leaders in Congress are trying to convince their wavering House colleagues that the U.S. public needs healthcare reform. The package is also viewed as a possible make-or-break milestone for Obama's legislative agenda.

Source : Reuters

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