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Congresswomen and female journalist face off at the Congressional Women's Softball Game

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Congresswomen and female journalist face off at the Congressional Women's Softball Game

Congresswomen and female journalist face off at the Congressional Women's Softball Game

A bipartisan group of congressional members and the Washington press corps returned to the field on Wednesday to face off in the Congressional Women’s Softball Game after months of delay, a collegial event that carried a message of hope and awareness.

CNN’s Dana Bash reports.


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