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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…

Scalise Joins Politico Playbook Live to Discuss the Republican Agenda and His Recovery

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Politico Playbook Live with Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman this morning to discuss how pro-growth Republican reforms, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, have visibly grown the economy, his continued work toward American energy independence and how his life has changed since the near-fatal shooting at the Congressional baseball practice one…

Scalise: Corps Funding is Good News, But More Work Remains

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers announced which projects will receive funding this year. The announcement included long-sought funding for the Houma Navigational Canal, but lacked dollars for other critical storm protection projects like the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Damage Reduction Project (SELA) and…

Reducing the Deficit While Funding Priorities

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Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor today to before voting for H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, which passed the House moments ago. This $15 billion rescissions package is the largest in U.S. history, helping cut unnecessary spending and return unused funds back to the U.S. Treasury to reduce the deficit. Click here or on the…