44th Annual Roll Call Congressional
Baseball Game Program
Players Take to New, but Old, Field
June 23, 2005
Four decades after the first official Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game was played at what was then Washington’s newest sports venue, history seems to have proved that in partisan baseball battles, as in life, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
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Teams Stock Up on New Talent
June 23, 2005
When Republicans take the field for the 44th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game tonight, one notable name will be missing. Resisting a major recruitment effort by his former House colleagues, South Dakota Sen. John Thune has decided not to play for the Republican side.
Kuhn Keen on Baseball’s Return
June 23, 2005
Fun fact about Bowie Kuhn, the former Major League Baseball commissioner: He was named for Bowie, the Maryland city where the past nine Roll Call Congressional Baseball Games were played.
Michel Throws Ball to Score a 7-2 Win
June 23, 2005
In 1972, the Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game was played at RFK Stadium for what was presumed to be the final time. Following is a recap of that contest.
The Republicans Monday night at RFK Stadium broke open a scoreless game in the bottom of the third tinning by scoring five times, and for all intents and purposes icing their ninth win in a row over the Democrats.
Return to RFK Brings Good News to Baseball Game’s Beneficiaries
June 23, 2005
Two area charities are just as thrilled as the lawmakers themselves that the 44th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game returns to RFK Stadium tonight. Because the game is now being played closer to the Capitol and at a bigger venue, it is expected to raise more funds than ever for the Washington Literacy Council and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington.
Baseball Index
The latest news on this year's game, last year's results, and the history of the Capitol pasttime.
Chun: Cyber Attacks Demand Strong Public-Private Response
Nov. 6, 12:35 p.m.
The federal government is increasingly taking a leadership role in improving the nation’s cybersecurity. But, with a threat that is quickly growing and more sophisticated each day, it’s clear that the government — for all of its good intentions — cannot win this battle without a robust commitment from technology companies. Read Full Article
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