Kevin McCarthy survived his first political battle. This is how his hometown reacted

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Customers arrive for the dinner service at Wool Growers, a 67-year-old Basque restaurant in House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

The debt ceiling debate ultimately ended with a deal between congressional Republicans and the White House. In Bakersfield, Calif., Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s constituents watched the debate unfold.

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