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An Incredible Journey

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) made his return to the Congressional Baseball Game after surviving an attack at a Congressional Baseball practice last year. With a will to succeed and months of physical therapy, Whip Scalise reclaimed his position as the starting second basemen and proved his skill, making the first play of the game and recording the first out. Read on to see…

Full Circle

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) made his return to the Congressional Baseball Game last night. One year after a near-fatal shooting at a Congressional Baseball practice, Whip Scalise stepped back on the field and started at second base where he made the first play of the game and secured the Republicans' first out. Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends followed Whip Scalise…

We are really like brothers.

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Congressmen Steve Scalise (R-La.), Kevin Brady (R-Texas), John Shimkus (R-Ill.), and Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.) spoke with Politico’s Rachel Bade and Kyle Cheney about how important their friendship was to each other after last year's near-fatal shooting. The four have been roommates for nearly a decade, and Whip Scalise relied on their close relationship and ever-present banter…

Scalise 'Grateful' to Get Back in the Game

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One year after surviving the shooting at the Congressional Baseball practice, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) is grateful to be rejoining his team at tonight's Congressional Baseball Game. In an interview with Roll Call, he describes why he has always loved this game and its ability to bring Members of Congress together, regardless of party—and how this year's…

Scalise Joins Fox & Friends on Return to Congressional Baseball Game

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke with Steve Doocy of Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends live from Washington Nationals Park this morning to share how meaningful it is for him to rejoin his teammates at this year's Congressional Baseball Game. Click here or or on the image below to watch the segment.    

CNN's New Day: Steve Scalise Takes the Field

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) shared his excitement with CNN's "New Day" at this morning's Republican baseball practice as he prepares to once again join his teammates on the field at tonight's game. A year after the shooting at the Congressional Baseball Game practice, every member of the team is ready to retake the field, stronger than ever. Click here or on the image…

CBS This Morning: Scalise's 'Remarkable Comeback'

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CBS’ CBS This Morning got an inside look at House Majority Whip Steve Scalise's (R-La.) return to the ballfield this year, including practices with both the Republican and Democratic teams in the bipartisan spirit of the game. Only one year after surviving the shooting at the Congressional Baseball Game practice, Whip Scalise is ready to rejoin the team on the field…

It's More Than a Game

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At the final practice before tomorrow's Congressional Baseball Game on the one year anniversary of the shooting, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) rallied the Republican team with an emotional speech on how tomorrow is much more than a game - it's a story of comeback, perseverance, and unity. Click here or on the image below to watch, and continue reading to view his…

Scalise: The House is Working to Address the Opioid Crisis and Save Lives

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At the House Leadership stakeout today, Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) shared the story of a three-year-old boy named Kemper, who was born addicted to opioids as a result of his mother's ongoing battle with addiction. Thankfully, Kemper recovered and is thriving, but stories like his and his mother's are all too common. This week and next, the House is taking action to pass dozens of…

Scalise Talks North Korea, Getting Back on the Baseball Field this Thursday

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom to discuss President Trump's North Korea Summit and the progress being made towards North Korean denuclearization. He also expressed his continued support for House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes in his quest for full transparency in the Department of Justice investigation regarding…