McCarthy appeals to holdouts as House sits in limbo
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(Worthy News) – The House sat in limbo for a third day while Republicans scrapped over the speaker’s gavel, but a deal that would end the gridlock has been offered, according to allies of Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy and sources close to the talks.
Mr. McCarthy, 57, who faces opposition from a faction of 20 conservatives, offered a comprehensive list of concessions to the holdouts, who have been demanding changes to the House rules and greater influence on the Republican legislative agenda.
“They have a list of concerns that need to be addressed and we’re trying to address them,” Rep.-elect Patrick McHenry, a North Carolina Republican who is helping Mr. McCarthy negotiate a deal with the holdouts. [ Source: Washington Times (Read More…) ]
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