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McCarthy appeals to holdouts as House sits in limbo

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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 GOP leader 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 GOP’s legislative agenda.

“They have a list of concerns that need to be addressed and we’re trying to address them,” Rep.