Timely vote. Confirmed in this difficult, with and his democratic senator harry Reid Mcconnell in a statement saying, the american ople . Should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court justice. Reid pushing back has a responsibility to fill vacancies as soon as possible. Without a majority in the senate, the democrats will need a handful of break ranks, facing tough re election bids this year. The democrats already sharpening their line of attack. sen. Chuck schumer, d new york i think first the American People dont like this obstructionism. When you go right off the bat and say i dont care who he nominates i am going to oppose him, thats not going to fly. Tim here at home local siouxland judges and lawyers are reacting to Justice Scalias death and the legacy he left behind. Our elisa raffa joins us now with more. Elisa on cam tim, both judges and lawyers had emotions of shock and nostalgia learning about the death of justice scalia. He was a judge, they say who left
Hour and gusts are likely to push over coming up this morning on abc9 news. The death of Us Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has sent waves all across the country. Including right here in siouxland. One of sioux citys favorite sons returned to the area last night. Well have more on his visit and what he had to say and. A former Iowa Governor giving iowans a forum to voice their concerns over the new medicaid system. These stories and more. On abc9 news this morning. Lukas good morning and thanks for starting your day with us. Im lukas voss. We begin this morning with the passing of Us Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. His passing has lead to a controversial battle in washinton over who should appoint hihi successor. Scalia was originallyappointed by president Ronald Reagan in 1986. And has sat on the highest bench in thirty years and perhaps most famous for writing several scathing dissents during his tenure as Supreme Court justice. Scalias impact has been felt all across the
A great legacy. The fact that liberal justices were seeking to go back to history to show what was kind of in the air when the founders were putting together the constitution shows the impact that scalia had on the court, because we didnt see that as much before scalia says kyle irvin, attorney at Corbett Anderson law. Irvin says scalias death came as a shock. But even more so when conisdering the timing. Right in the middle of a hotly contested election cycle where the vacancy is causing controversy. We like to see vacancies filled because it lends stability, continuity. When theres an opening, that opening can cause delays says judge jeffrey neary. There have already been fighting words between candidates concerning who should fill scalias vacant spot. Local judge neary says the new appointment shouldnt be a political ploy. But rather an apolitical process, saying judges take an oath, regardless of Political Party they align with those people who can apply the law, and do a great job
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And im matt breen. A zika outbreak is sweeping latin america, and its causing concern here in siouxland. Ktivs tommie clark spoke with a specialist from Unitypoint Clinic who tells us about the disease and who needs to watch out for it. The infection and its linked with. Microcephaly is an unfortunate condition which the baby has a very small head, well below size average head, and beyond that theres abnormalities within the brain itself, said Unitypoint Clinic director of maternal fetal medicine dr. Al fleming. Here at Unitypoint Clinic, dr. Flemming answered some questions about the zika virus for one siouxland expecting mom. Flemming says hes gotten concerned future parents come in asking about zika. One siouxland couple got all their questions answered. Basically he showed us the head measurements and how serious the disorder was and thankfully that we didnt have it. Everything looks like its on point with the measurements and everything, said fiance of expecting mom, shane dawa. A