Biography house of representatives majority leader 2014
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Kevin McCarthy: 9 Things to Know About the New House Majority Leader
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Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was elected by his colleagues today as majority leader in the House of Representatives.
The House Republican Conference voted to replace current Majority Leader Eric Cantor, who lost in a stunning upset to tea party-backed candidate Dave Brat in a primary election in Virginia.
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McCarthy may be a familiar face on Capitol Hill, but now that he's taking on a much more high-profile role, here are a few things you might not know about the new Majority Leader:
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Kevin McCarthy has served in the House of Representatives only since 2007.
McCarthy served as GOP leader in the California State Assembly before being elected to Congress. He worked with former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger "to reduce California's budget deficit, overhaul the state worker's compensation system and enhance Ca