Members skipping out on fridays swearing in grew longer over the weekend when president elect donald trump traded jabs with john lewis of georgia calling the civil rights leader all talk and no action on twitter in response to lewiss claim his election was illegitimate. Its not very good. Hes a hero. And to try to minimize him in any type of way is unfortunate. Youve picked a fight with an icon. Somebody who is respected on both sides of the aisle. Reporter congressman bob brady says he changed his decision out of respect for lewis. And while he doesnt question our political process, he does have doubts about the trump administration. I work with george bush, two republican governors try to work together, decent people. I dont know whats happening. Im a little im majorly concerned about this. Reporter secretary District Representative dwight evans told Eyewitness News he wont attend either. In addition to supporting lewis, he cites health care and russian hacking issues as reasons for
Will skip fridays ceremony. That growing number includes local lawmakers im yukee washington. And im jessica dean. Tonight we are hearing from some of the politicians who are choosing not to attend the inauguration Nicole Brewer tells us why theyre sitting this one out. Reporter as inauguration prep continues, more democratic lawmakers allow plans to boycott. I totally support him. Disrespectful. Im thankful that people are really listening to the parts of the voters. I think trump is kind of a joke, but suck it up. Reporter the list of house members skipping out on fridays swearing in grew longer over the weekend when president elect donald trump traded jabs with john lewis of georgia calling the civil rights leader all talk and no action on twitter in response to lewiss claim his election was illegitimate. Its not very good. Hes a hero. And to try to minimize him in any type of way is unfortunate. Youve picked a fight with an icon. Somebody who is respected on both sides of the aisle
Passengers are experiencing major delays. Reporter yes, i checked the board. It looks as if they still have several details. One passenger plans to spend the night in a hotel because she would have arrived at her destination past midnight. She isnt the only one facing headaches at the ticket counter. United airline is in recovery mode after a computer glitch grounded all domestic flights throughout the county. Passengers couldnt help, but be frustrated. Reporter we caught up with alyssa who was calling a hotel. Her United Airline flight was suppose to take off at 5 30 this evening. But because of numerous delays she wouldnt have gotten home until 1 00 in the morning. She is now hopping on a flight tomorrow. And then i got a hotel coupon, but the Cheapest Hotel is 89. That doesnt really help me because now i have to pay 100 for something thats not my fault. I dont really want to spend the night in an airport. Reporter her flight is one of many flights delayed across the country after th
Relating to the government investigation involving williams, and potential witnesses in the d. A. s office as calls grow for him to resign it is possible williams will stay away from center city, nothing to stop him, accused of taking more than hundred thousand dollars in gifts. Federal officials charged him with bribery, extortion, other charges laid out in a 50 page federal indictment. Mr. Williams simply took money that did in the blank to him and then lied bit. Reporter philadelphia does not have a recall process, a rarity compare to other cities williams term end in january and unless he resigns it is feasible he could work remetly until then. It is hard to be a boss from a distance. That really raises questions about how the office is operating right now. Reporter Seth Williams makes more than 170,000 a year, insiders say it is possibly wants to keep his job so he can pay either legal fees or restitution if he is ordered to so by a judge, interesting note, ukee and jessica his at
Relating to the government investigation involving williams, and potential witnesses in the d. A. s office as calls grow for him to resign it is possible williams will stay away from center city, nothing to stop him, accused of taking more than hundred thousand dollars in gifts. Federal officials charged him with bribery, extortion, other charges laid out in a 50 page federal indictment. Mr. Williams simply took money that did in the blank to him and then lied bit. Reporter philadelphia does not have a recall process, a rarity compare to other cities williams term end in january and unless he resigns it is feasible he could work remetly until then. It is hard to be a boss from a distance. That really raises questions about how the office is operating right now. Reporter Seth Williams makes more than 170,000 a year, insiders say it is possibly wants to keep his job so he can pay either legal fees or restitution if he is ordered to so by a judge, interesting note, ukee and jessica his at