| Nanny government | “Nanny government” is the disparaging term assigned, mainly by conservatives and Republican politicians (such as Republican U.S. presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani), to plans for universal healthcare—especially those put forth by the Democratic candidates. Critics such as Giuliani argue that to pay for universal care, the United States would have to significantly raise taxes, a move that would decrease revenue and discourage investors. They also argue that government run programs are typically very inefficient compared to what the private sector, or business, achieves.
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