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

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Democrats say some of the town hall displays are organized disruptions encouraged by Republicans and conservative groups intent on demonizing government involvement in health care.

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While saying it found "strong circumstantial evidence" that China undertook such a plot, the Republicans concede that they could not say conclusively whether the Chinese government funded or directed illegal contributions to the president or members of Congress.

CNN: By Jackie Koszczuk, CQ Staff Writer

For the longest time the Republicans felt that their best hope of gaining some say in the way the government is run is the White House.

NPR: Democrats Could Reach 60 Senate Seats

"There the Republicans have a lot of clout because they can say we'll let you run the government for the next month, but you've got to make these reforms, " he explained.

CNN: Down to the fiscal cliff wire, with no solution in sight