Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement after a gunman opened fire on a practice for the Congressional Baseball game.

“I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news of this morning's shootings. My thoughts and prayers go to Congressman Scalise, the injured staffers and law enforcement officers who were hurt by this senseless act of violence.”

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