Only a month into his freshman term, U.S. Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who represents Nevada County as part of the redrawn 1st District for the House of Representatives, has already wrangled with some of Washington’s thorniest issues. He has voted to raise the debt ceiling, wrestled with the ramifications of the fiscal cliff compromise and weighed in on gun control and immigration reform. “It’s a good thing I didn’t have to go in totally wet behind the ears,” said the eight-year veteran of California’s legislature. “California’s playing field here is one that I say has you battle-tested for Washington.” Some issues, …