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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]From what I read it's no big deal - he is an ex-baseball player and ex-staffer who loves the Congressional baseball game so continues to help coach the team. Sure we need to be careful about undue influence by lobbyists, but I don't think that's what's going on here.[/quote]

You are exactly right. 
And, this information isn’t hard to find with a simple google search.  Not sure why the OP posted this question (I think I do, but it shows her lack of resourcefulness and/or her desire to push a narrative).

[quote]The GOP team was preparing for a charity game against the Democratic squad, scheduled for Thursday. “As a former baseball player, he was volunteering at this morning’s practice to help the congressional team get ready for the game,” said Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), for whom Mika once worked.

Mika, a former college baseball and football player, was not scheduled to play in the game, Tyson said in a statement. His family described baseball as "one of his great passions" and said that his dedication to the congressional team is characteristic of the type of person he is.[/quote]

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/14/matt-mika-tyson-lobbyist-congress-baseball-shooting-victim-239546[/quote]

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