31.   But to remain with strict spending limits that both parties have vowed to honor, the Republican plan would require deep cuts in most other programs.

32.   But, Carlin said, the plan might require additional state funding for the community colleges, which many lawmakers already oppose.

33.   By the way, this plan would not require paying a luxury tax every year.

34.   Construction plans require that new barricades be erected on an almost daily basis.

35.   Currently, many plans require a primary care doctor such as a family doctor to approve visits to a specialist.

36.   Earlier plans required crude oil to be imported from the Middle East, which would have entailed major transportation costs.

37.   Earlier plans required foreign partners to provide most of the capital.

38.   Even so, they face internal pressures because their plan requires domestic cuts that House moderates who voted for impeachment may find unacceptable.

39.   Finally, defined-contribution plans require more voluntary savings on the part of workers.

40.   Ford officials said that their plan would not require special approval by the Internal Revenue Service or the Securities and Exchange Commission.