Rep. Kevin McCarthy

Republican  •  22nd District, California  •  3rd Term  •  Sworn In 2007
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06/02/12
Another congressman joins Fast and Furious charge against Holder as contempt proceedings loom on horizon

California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock has joined scores of his House ... House Speaker John Boehner, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy joined Issa’s efforts to force Holder to comply with the subpoena ...

Source: Daily Caller
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06/02/12
Obama reacts to jobs report, tells Congress to not "sit on your hands"

...sides in Congress blamed each other for the impasse. Republicans were quick to attribute the weak economy to what Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California, the House Republican whip, called "a complete lack of leadership from the president and Senate Democrats

Source: Denver Post
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06/02/12
Economic data is little help for Washington gridlock

...blamed each other for the impasse. “Economic uncertainty continues to hold back private sector growth and new hiring,” said Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California, the House Republican whip, after a remarkably weak jobs report Friday followed a downward

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06/01/12
Obama Turns to Congress for Jobs Help

Republicans were quick to attribute the weak economy to what Representative Kevin McCarthy of California, the House Republican whip, called “a complete lack of leadership from the president and Senate Democrats.” “Our job creators are ...

Source: New York Times
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06/01/12
Obama and Clinton hit the trail – US politics as it happened

At the time of Obama's inauguration, the stated strategy of the Republican Congress, per Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), as quoted by Robert Draper, was "we gotta challenge them on every single bill." Now, has the Republican strategy worked?

Source: The Guardian
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06/01/12
Obama Turns to Congress for Jobs Help

Republicans were quick to attribute the weak economy to what Representative Kevin McCarthy of California, the House Republican whip, called “a complete lack of leadership from the president and Senate Democrats.” “Our job creators are ...

Source: New York Times
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06/01/12
White House blesses House GOP jobs bill

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who acts as the lead vote-counter for House Republicans, hopes Obama's support will push the Senate to bring up the package once it's made it through the House. "I think the climate is a little different," McCarthy ...

Source: MSNBC Firstread
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06/01/12
Obama and Congress Point Fingers Over Jobs

“Economic uncertainty continues to hold back private sector growth and new hiring,” said Representative Kevin McCarthy of California, the House Republican whip, after a remarkably weak jobs report on Friday followed a downward revision on ...

Source: New York Times
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06/01/12
A ray of hope in quest for sanity in Congress

State legislators and governors have also signed. Local signatories include Rep. Kevin McCarthy; Assemblyman David Valadao, who is running for Congress; state Sen. Jean Fuller; and Assemblywoman Shannon Grove. Anything can happen between now and Election .

Source: Bakersfield Californian
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06/01/12
House GOP Leaders Slam ‘Failed’ Economic Recovery as ‘New Normal’

...small businesses remain hesitant to hire and reluctant to grow,” Cantor said in a separate statement. House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) blamed Obama’s constant campaigning, saying that the economy would not be fixed “from the campaign

Source: CNSNews.com
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05/31/12
Startup Act Shows Silicon Valley Clout Growing in DC

Silicon Valley, a Democratic stronghold, has been a challenge for Republicans because many of the industry’s employees don’t align with the party’s stand on social issues such as gay marriage and abortion, Representative Kevin McCarthy ...

Source: Bloomberg
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05/31/12
Sam Aanestad for Congress in California District 1

...his main rival, is willing to say such. His rival, Doug LaMalfa is a big supporter of government subsidies. Republican Whip Kevin McCarthy is also working overtime to ensure that he wins and that McClintock is denied a key ally in the state’s delegati

Source: RedState
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05/29/12
Congressional incumbents from Texas face grass-roots challengers, super PAC

...leaders began funneling money to Hall. The incumbent has collected $43,000 in the last week from officials such as House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) and Rep. Pete Sessions (Texas), chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.

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05/29/12
Local Veteran Talks About Meaning Of Memorial Day

...Calif. -- On Monday, Memorial Day celebrations were held at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Representative Kevin McCarthy gave remarks on the holiday. Evan Morgan, a Kern County hero, also addressed the crowd. He spoke about those who have given the ultimate s

Source: Turn To 23
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05/28/12
Memorial Day in Kern County: Thousands honor fallen heroes

Hundreds of star spangled banners stood tall to honor those who lost their lives in the fight for freedom. Congressman Kevin McCarthy spoke about sacrifice. It is a sacrifice Evan Morgan knows too well. The Marine veteran lost his legs seven years ago in a

Source: msnbc.com
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05/28/12
Honor Flight veterans tour our nation's capitol

"Of all of those people that lost their lives. That's pretty bad," said World War Two Veteran Edwin Waite Congressman Kevin McCarthy presented a wreath to the veteran's at the memorial and the oldest survivor, Louis Kerker, 101-years-old ...

Source: msnbc.com
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05/28/12
Honor Flight veterans tour our nation's capitol

"Of all of those people that lost their lives. That's pretty bad," said World War Two Veteran Edwin Waite Congressman Kevin McCarthy presented a wreath to the veteran's at the memorial and the oldest survivor, Louis Kerker, 101-years-old, did the honors of

Source: KGET TV 17
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05/28/12
Honor Flight veterans return to Bakersfield

“It just warps my mind." The group toured Washington, D.C. and stopped by Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s office (R-Bakersfield). “Well I could almost cry, but I held it back,” said World War II veteran Elwon Williams, who served as a truck driver in the U.S

Source: KGET TV 17
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05/27/12
Guest worker idea stuck in web of politics

I called Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) to get the majority whip's take on this, but a press deputy told me "he doesn't have any availability this week." Nassif said his frustration with GOP representatives often leaves him with little to ...

Source: Los Angeles Times
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05/27/12
Guest worker idea stuck in web of politics

I called Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) to get the majority whip's take on this, but a press deputy told me "he doesn't have any availability this week."

Source: Los Angeles Times
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05/26/12
Kern vets get a flight to Washington for unique visit

In a last-minute addition to the itinerary, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, invited all 40 to the Capitol building for lunch and a tour. All of the veterans, ranging in age from their mid-80s to 101, served during the Second World War, some in Europe .

Source: MENAFN
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05/25/12
Reps. talk national energy policy

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., visited the state this week with Rep. Rick Berg, R-N.D. The two were in town for the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and to visit with industry officials and state leaders. McCarthy is the number three Republican in the

Source: Bismarck Tribune
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05/25/12
Honor flight launches from Meadows Field

Most of the veterans are in their 90s and some have never traveled to Washington D.C. On Saturday, they will tour the nations capitol and meet Congressman Kevin McCarthy for lunch. Before the plane took off from Meadows Field the fire department sprayed it

Source: msnbc.com
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05/25/12
That’s a wrap: Oil show ends as thousands leave Bismarck

Well, I tell you what, if they were all out here, we could all tell them how it happens.” Majority Whip, and California Representative Kevin McCarthy was also on hand, to deliver a message to the conference audience.  McCarthy said that North ...

Source: Williston Daily Herald
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05/25/12
House GOP vows energy push

...year may do little more than help sway voters at the ballot box this November. But they don’t plan to stop. Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy is promising more action on the House floor as Republicans fan out to oil rigs, fracking sites, a pipeline factory

Source: The Politico
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05/25/12
Upstate NY biker loses license for 170 mph ride

...McCarthy of Charlton will lose his license for 90 days and was sentenced to the 20 days he's already spent in jail. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, the No. 3 legislator in the U.S. House of Representatives’ Republican hierarchy, has endorsed forme

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05/24/12
House GOP vows to keep pushing measures on energy

Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy is promising more action on the House floor ... Louisiana and Ohio. McCarthy is with Rep. Rick Berg in North Dakota, where the Bakken oil and gas industry is booming. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is joining ...

Source: Politico.com
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05/24/12
Members of Congress Speak on US Energy

Congressman Rick Berg and House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy used that opportunity to speak with attendees of the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. They stressed the need for a successful energy policy that ensures stability in the market and allows ..

Source: KFYR-TV
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05/24/12
Top GOP leader meets with Lodi candidate Gill

Gill's campaign also announced the endorsement of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, the House majority whip. Gill is not the only Republican running to represent the 9th Congressional District. John McDonald, a high-tech executive from ...

Source: Record
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05/24/12
Top GOP leader meets with Lodi candidate Gill

Gill's campaign also announced the endorsement of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, the House majority whip. Gill is not the only Republican running to represent the 9th Congressional District. John McDonald, a high-tech executive from ...

Source: Record
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