Republicans say the plan would add to the nation's debt, raise insurance costs and expand government involvement in health care.

VOA: special.2009.11.13

And then you might raise all sorts of questions about, well, was this part of God's plan that they ought to know this and should know this, so that their choice for good actually becomes meaningful.

你们也许会有很多疑惑，好，这是不是上帝的计划，人类理应知道这点,他们应该知道这点，那样他们择善也就变得有意义了。

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Proposals to raise their taxes to help pay for the plan face objections, and not just from the Republican minority in Congress.

VOA: special.2009.07.25

McCain's health plan does raise some taxes, the plan overall represents a net tax cut, according to independent estimates.

WSJ: Obama Opens Double-Digit Lead

Another uncertainty is a challenged plan to raise money by selling new taxi permits, or medallions.

WSJ: Contracts a question as NYC mayor presents budget

It was not an ideal moment to be peddling a plan to raise taxes.

NEWYORKER: The House of Pain