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US Lawmaker Returns to Work after Shooting

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Steve Scalise returned to the United States Capitol building on Thursday.

Scalise, a Louisiana native, is part of the Republican Party leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives.

On the morning of June 14, he and other lawmakers were up early and preparing for a big event: the yearly congressional baseball game. They were working out on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C.

The practice was just coming to an end when gunshots rang out. Scalise was shot in the hip. The shooter was identified as James Hodgkinson of Illinois.

Scalise was badly injured. Doctors operated on him a number of times to repair bones, blood vessels and internal organs. He missed work for over three months.

When he returned on Thursday, Scalise needed crutches to move around. But he was happy to get back to work.

Scalise said: “You have no idea how great this feels.”

In a year when U.S. politicians have had trouble agreeing on many issues, House members agreed that Scalise should get a hearty welcome. They all rose to their feet and clapped loudly.

Some lawmakers walked over to Scalise and gave him a hug. Later, he said: “I’m definitely a living example that miracles do happen.”

Scalise thanked the U.S. Capitol police officers who were on duty in Alexandria on the day of the shooting. Crystal Griner and David Bailey were also injured in the attack. They fired back and killed Hodgkinson.

"You are my hero. You saved my life." Rep. Steve Scalise thanks the Capitol Police officers who saved his life https://t.co/UQij1K8td2pic.twitter.com/DgkCi89xaF

— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 28, 2017

Scalise told Bailey: “You are my hero. You saved my life. Thank you so much.”

In a video, Scalise was shown walking slowly, holding crutches in both arms. He said he feels “great,” but still has a lot of work to do before he returns to full health.

Rep. Steve Scalise slowly making his way down the Will Rogers hallway. He’s “feeling good,” but still needs a lot of physical therapy. pic.twitter.com/Bd8Nu1W78N

— Marianna Sotomayor (@MariannaNBCNews) September 28, 2017

The congressional baseball game raises money for charitable causes. It has been played most years since 1909, with Republican members of Congress playing congressional Democrats.

The game is one way the politicians get to know each other outside of debating issues. The Democrats won the 80th congressional game the day after Scalise was shot.

And that’s What’s Trending Today.

I’m Dan Friedell.

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Words in This Story

crutches – n. a long stick with a padded piece at the top that fits under a person's arm — usually plural

hearty – adj. done or expressed in a very open, cheerful, and energetic way

clap – v. to hit the palms of your hands together usually more than once - People often clap to show approval or pleasure.

miracle – n. a very amazing or unusual event, thing, or achievement

charitable – adj. done or designed to help people who are poor or sick

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