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I am very concerned that the Central Valley's air quality is routinely ranked among the nation's worst. In order to improve our air quality, we have to know which pollutants are the most common and where they are coming from. In addition, the topography of the southern Central Valley only exacerbates our air quality issues by trapping pollutants in the Bakersfield and Kern County areas.
Like the gas lines of the 1970’s, today’s gas prices are causing us to dread the gas station. We pay over $4 per gallon, and gas prices continue to rise. This is affecting our commutes to work, our cost of food, and our way of life.
This Memorial Day, we will unite as a country and take time to reflect on America’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We will honor, admire, and pay tribute to the fallen at veterans cemeteries all across the nation.
Bakersfield, CA- Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy announced the winners of
"An Artistic Discovery" Congressional Art Competition for high school students in the 22nd Congressional District at a reception held at the Bakersfield Museum of Art.
Atascadero, CA – Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy presented the following five high school students with a Medal of Merit:
Atascadero, CA – This Friday, April 25, 2008, at 3 PM PDT, Congressman McCarthy will present local World War II Veteran David Orr with medals he earned for his service, bravery, and sacrifice.
This month marks the annual tax deadline for millions of Americans to file their income taxes. President Ronald Reagan once said that one of the ways government approaches the economy is “if it moves, tax it.” Unfortunately, the economy must have done a lot of moving, because the Federal government has collected record high tax revenues.
Washington D.C. – Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognized Congressman McCarthy with "The Spirit of Enterprise" award. The award is given to Members of Congress who support "legislation critical to the American business community."