News Release

IWV Campus

Congressman Kevin McCarthy Visits Cerro Coso

February 11, 2008

Kevin McCarthy visits college
Cerro Coso Community College President, Dr. Mary Retterer welcomed Congressman Kevin McCarthy to the College campus Thursday afternoon, January 31, 2008. Congressman McCarthy participated in a round table discussion on topics of interest with College Council members. Several in attendance addressed their concerns about the continued escalation cost of textbooks sighting the difficulties students have with paying such high prices.

Kevin McCarthy visit

From left are Cerro Coso Community College President, Dr. Mary Retterer, Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Kern Community College District Trustee Stu Witt.

Kevin McCarthy with ASCC

From left are ASCC President Robert Villicana, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, ASCC Region IX Rep. Valerie McLaughlin, ASCC Secretary Annette Moreau.

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