GOP’s McCarthy: ‘We Welcome’ Democrats’ Input in ‘New Health Care Bill’

GOP’s McCarthy: ‘We Welcome’ Democrats’ Input in ‘New Health Care Bill’

(CNSNews.com) — House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said he welcomes input from Democrats for "the new health care bill" the GOP is crafting to replace Obamacare, stressing that he has already reached out to state officials of both parties to get their "ideas" on the future legislation.

On Capitol Hill on Tuesday during a meeting with reporters, CNSNews.com cited Obamacare architect Zeke Emanuel's recent comments on National Public Radio that Republicans may seek a compromise bill supported by Democrats, and asked McCarthy whether he agreed with that assessment.

Federal Debt Climbs $1,054,647,941,626.91 in 2016
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Federal Debt Climbs $1,054,647,941,626.91 in 2016

Terrence P. Jeffrey

(CNSNews.com) – The federal debt climbed by more than a trillion dollars during 2016, according to data released today by the U.S. Treasury.

On Dec. 31, 2015, the last business day of 2015, the federal debt was $18,922,179,009,420.89. On Dec. 30, 2016, the last business day of 2016, it was $19,976,826,951,047.80.

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