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Bakersfield, CA – Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold a forum in Bakersfield on Saturday, October 25th for students in the 23rd Congressional District interested in attending one of the U.S. Service Academies:
Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service announced that Tulare, Kern and Kings Counties are no longer in the habitat range of the Valley Longhorn Elderberry Beetle.
Washington, D.C. - Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) spoke on the House floor today in favor of H.R. 5078 to preserve local control against the EPA's unprecedented attempt to expand its power over private property:
"Well I thank the gentleman for yielding, and Mr. Chairman I rise today against an awful, unlawful expansion of federal power.
During the Honor Flight fundraising event today, one local veteran was presented with five medals by Congressman Kevin McCarthy that earned during his service in WWII.
The medals were presented to 90-year-old Lee Neukirchner at the Wall of Valor in downtown Bakersfield. Neukirchner served in the US Air Force from 1943 to 1946 during WWII, and, fought in Normandy on D-Day.
"This week, the world witnessed the purest form of evil through the deplorable actions of ISIS on American journalist James Foley. First and foremost, I offer my deepest condolences and prayers to his family and friends.
Water is the lifeblood of our community. Unfortunately, we are now seeing thousands of acres of once-productive farmland sitting fallow and citrus trees being ripped out of the ground from a lack of water. The images are crushing, but the real life impacts are more far reaching.
Washington, D.C. – This morning, Pastor Roger L. Spradlin of Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield led the House chamber in the opening prayer. Pastor Spradlin has been at Valley Baptist since 1983, holds a Doctorate of Ministry, and has served as Chairman of the Board of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on passage of the bicameral Veterans Administration (VA) agreement:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 4315, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act: