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Iowa lawmakers swap Field of Dreams for Nationals Park in Congressional Baseball Game
WASHINGTON (Grey DC) – Thursday marked the annual Congressional Baseball Sport, the place Republicans and Democrats confronted off at Nationals Park to boost cash for charity.
Based on Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), it’s a superb reminder that these two groups — and the 2 events — aren’t so completely different in spite of everything.
“We’re coming collectively. And I believe the general public thinks we’re extra divided than we truly are,” mentioned Ernst. “There may be, as Randy [Feenstra] mentioned, nice camaraderie. We come collectively. We’re right here to to have fun america of America. And that is what the American folks ought to see.”
“It’s all about camaraderie,” added Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa). “All of us coming collectively to take pleasure in America’s sport.”
The entire ticket income for Thursday evening’s sport goes to the Boys and Women golf equipment of Washington and the Washington Literacy Middle, amongst different charities. To date, the sport has raised over $1 million.
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