Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., is an expert on how to get things done on Capitol Hill. Formerly the chief Republican deputy whip, McHenry is now the ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, which oversees banking and regulation of financial markets and insurance. McHenry spoke with the Washington Examiner to discuss his agenda and his working relationship with Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., the committee chairwoman. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.

You’re in the minority in the House but have a Republican majority in the Senate. Does that give you increased leverage?

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