This was measured using debt held by the public.. However, this number excludes state and local debt. According to the OECD, general government gross debt (federal, state, and local) in the United States in the third quarter of 2012 was $16.3 trillion, 108% of GDP.
The Obamacare open enrollment period for 2017 plans is scheduled to begin on November 1, 2016 and is scheduled to end on January 31, 2017. During open enrollment you cannot be turned down for major medical coverage for not having certain qualifying life events.
Five things polling tells us about Obamacare. Washington (CNN) - It's deadline day for Obamacare. Monday's the last day of open enrollment to sign up for health insurance and avoid a penalty, through exchanges set up as part the federal health care law, formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.