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Chris takes the field tonight for the Washington Nationals home opener (We
haven't seen professional baseball in this town for 34 years!)...Yes, we
realize it's a local story but it's a big deal around here and we'll keep the
conversation on a fun and generalized level for enjoyment by families all
across the country...
On our show from RFK stadium we'll have a long talk with Senator John McCain
whose team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, is facing off against the Nationals
tonight...We'll ask him about the game, the steroids controversy and the return
of "Hanoi Jane."
We'll also chat with Kentucky Senator Jim Bunning, a former Major Leaguer and a
Hall of Famer to boot! I'm sure Chris will ask him about his memories of
playing in the majors and what it means that the DC hasn't had a major league
team in 34 years...
Chris will also get a better sense of the team and the pressure of a home
opener for a new team with the Nats interim GM Jim Bowden..
Shuster rounds out the show with the latest installment of disabled vets in
Aspen, CO...
I urge your viewing participation in this unique and creative production of
Hardball...
Dominic Bellone wrote, compiled and edited The Hardball Briefing from
Washington, DC
Nats enter home opener tied for first place...Guillen hits MLB best 5th HR in
11-4 win over Atlanta http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7491885/
Boswell: Let's wait and see how baseball plays out in D.C....After 34-year
absence, excitement, nervousness rules day http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7495957/
Washington Social Scene angle: The official Beltway baseball rivalry began last
month with the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles vying for the hearts
and minds of local fans. The unofficial rivalry began last night at dueling
dinners for the hearts and stomachs of local VIPs. (The Washington Post)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51985-2005Apr14.html
DC Then and Now: The Old Ballgame in a New City: Nationals' Opener Symbolizes
Region's Transformation Over 34 Years
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51510-2005Apr13.html
Car bombs kill at least 18 in Baghdad...At least 8 Iraq security forces killed
elsewhere as attacks escalate (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7482343/
DeLay apologizes for Schiavo rhetoric...He had said judges would have 'to
answer for their behavior' (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7500988/
House Majority Leader Tom DeLay accused Democrats of shutting down the
chamber's ethics committee to prevent him from being exonerated of the ethics
accusations against him. (The Washington Times)
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20050414-122653-1991r.htm
Many lawmakers start at home when recruiting their campaign staffs, hiring
spouses, children and other relatives at donor expense to keep the books,
canvass for supporters and raise money, an Associated Press review of records
found. (AP) http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050414/D89F7O8G0.html
Vote on Bolton nomination delayed...At request of Democrats, vote postponed
until next week (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7492048/
Rice plays down Iran's nuclear threat...She says U.S. will decide on a course
toward Tehran this summer (Reuters) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7489163/
Lott puts 'little bump' behind him...Ex-Senate leader rebuilds power base (The
Washington Post) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7496155/
Brothers found guilty of supporting terrorism...Mideast-born U.S. citizens
convicted of funneling money to Hamas (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7496068/
John Paul a saint? U.S. Catholics in favor...Poll also finds 8 in 10 felt his
conservative views helped church (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7497786/
2 brothers get $2 million in church abuse award...Former Calif. altar boys
prevail in 20-year-old molestation case (AP)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7494858/
The Weather Channel Warms Up to Climate Change Theory (Conservative News
Service)
http://www.cnsnews.com//ViewSpecialReports.asp?Page=\SpecialReports\archive\200504\SPE20050414a.html
New Orleans finds racism on Bourbon Street...Study follows death of black
college student in New Orleans bar (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7497928/
Opinion/Editorial
Peggy: The Cardinal...A story about selecting the new pope.
http://www.opinionjournal.com/columnists/pnoonan/?id=110006553
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