sot trt=:10 oc=about everything we set up a hotline for parents to call we set up a hotline for parentscall we set up a hotline for parents to call for parents to call us with any issues happening in their children's schools. you can find that number - and all our reporting on the ballou investigation by downloading the abc-7 news app. new overnight.. president trump is fighting back against british prime minister theresa may on twitter. she condemned him for retweeting a string of inflammatory, anti-muslim videos. he fired back with a tweet. it read, quote.. "theresa may don't focus on me, focus on the destructive radical islamic terrorism that is taking place within the united kingdom. we are doing just fine." at first mr. trump tweeted to the wrong account, before correcting the mistake about 20 minutes later. on the hill - the senate votes to begin debate on the republican tax plan. it's a sign the g-o-p is making progress toward passing the rallied the party yesterday in missouri. the plan would reduce the corporate tax rate... simplify the seven tax brackets down to four... elimin

we're also continuing our popular fraud hotline webinar series, collaborating with hotline investigation best practices to jurisdictions throughout north america by hosting fraud hotline webinars. we started hosting them in 2013. to date this fiscal year, we have hosted one webinar, performed in arizona and they spoke of property and evidence management. the webinars are well regarded by peer jurisdictions and we typically have more than 60 attendees across more than 30 jurisdictions in north america. we recorded the webinars and made them available online. >> so more broadly on one of the initiatives we have been working on is with our professional association such as local government, auditors and the internal auditors we have been speaking about how we can have peer review for our whistleblower programs, not just ours but all the programs held at the local level. so i will be in a conference this coming -- the latter part of this month and that will be one of topics of discussion on the government side of the iia institute of internal auditors. this is something i have longed for and

. >>> today, the state of nebraska went away for the expansion of the controversial keystone hotline is days after a major oil spill on organizational online. our report until is a decision is not going to in lawsuits over the highlighted stretches from canada to texas.>> reporter: after nine years, two presidential orders, and dozens of laws, the keystone hotline has finally cleared its last regulatory challenge. interesting, they approved of hotline through this they and brushed off the economic impact to landowners who maybe forced to sell their land. >> there are at least 40 landowners along the approved route who may not even know that their land is going to be where the approval was passed.>> reporter: a major leak in south dakota spilled more than 200,000 barrels, and residents there said the company still has not contacted him about a cleanup plan. transcanada say they are in the process of containing this bill, and their immediate concern was to check for injuries.>> we are all disappointed that it happened, the good news is that nobody lost their life. >> reporter: but farm

hotline about? guest: the hotline is how we get information about cases, how we information, i hope you are showing it to viewers because really something we appreciate. in afghanistan, we also see this in the united states, where people call or our hotline, we nswer in darria, we get information and do our work. host: let's hear from jeff in laurel, mississippi, jeff, thank you for waiting, you're on with john sopko. caller: thank you. 9/11 happened, the united backing afghan, during the charlie wilson russia, they broke we -- broke russia. and now them, n there fighting they in there to break us. another question you were opium trade,ut, the i think american soldiers field through the opium like a cow trail. they don't mess with them. that, why ng with didn't they get them out? happens to ng, what $8 million that came missing under the state department under hillary clinton clinton? $8 million, poof, what happened to it? thank you. mr. sopko? billion t me, the $8 under clinton's secretary, i reall

a victim of a hate crime call the hotline number (215)686-8931. >>> serve our country come back home and then you're looking for a job. today at citizens bank park was all about putting veterans and jobs together. more than 70 philadelphia area employers at the event today. they were looking to fill hundreds of job openings in about 300 veterans and military spouses national guard members and more filled the ballpark. >> just like the dod being a fortune one company with jobs anywhere from transportation, it, security, supply chain, all of these companies here today are representing all of those functional areas and veterans can plug into those opportunities. >> organizers say more than 50% of the people who attend the fair will actually probably get more than one job offer. >> good for them. >> um-hmm. >>> jefferson university doing its part to help out with the holidays. it's students made 1200 peanut butter and jelly sand wells fargo center along with 250 care packages and 50 cold weather accessories to deliver to philadelphians in need this weekend. the service is all part of hun

what is the hotline? >> guest: a hotline is how we get information about cases. that is something we really appreciate. we see this in afghanistan and we also see this in the united states where people will call our hotline and our hotline also answers and ari. >> host: let's hear from jack in mississippi. thank you for waiting. you are on the john sopko. >> caller: thank you. the 49-11 the united states was backing afghan. they broke russia. and now we are and they are fighting them. they are going to break us. another question you are speaking about is the opium trade. why don't they cut them out? another thing is what happened to the $8 million he came from a state hillary clinton's watch what. >> host: mr. sopko? >> guest: the $8 billion under clinton secretary i don't know what the caller is referring to that the issue was we really haven't had a strategy and we really have not had a willing government in afghanistan until the recent government so hopefully that will change but you are correct we just did not have a good strategy on how to deal with the opiu

fairfax county is receiving fewer calls to its hotline, more than 74,000 hotline calls across the state. >> i think what we are seeing, is we're seeing survivers who are reporting domestic violence to law enforcement, with increased injury or homicide. >> reporter: just one of many things done to help prevent something like this from happening again. >> unbelievable. >> reporter: wusa9. >> fairfax county also has a program where they train abusers. we'll have that number for you on wusa9.com. >>> u.s. passports will now show who is a registered sex offender. the state department says it will begin revoking passports of registered child sex offenders, and require them to apply for a new one. the change comes to last years' international megan's law. that is to cut down on child sex tourism. >>> kevin spacey is seeking treatment after recent allegations. it comes after more men have come forward, accusing saysy of behaving inapp toward, and with them. the "new york times" says many of these involve behavior that would have taken place when spacey was artistic director of a theater in lond

watershed moment. >> reporter: now, the union says there's been a 500% increase in calls to their hotline since the caandal first broke last month. t t so far, anthony, police have not sent any cases to the district attorney. >> mason: carter evans in hollywood. chanks, carter. li ex-wife of the texas church gunman says she lived in ntnstant fear of him. she gave her first interview e nce 26 worshipers were murdered during sunday services. omar villafranca is in sutherland springs, texas. >> he just had a lot of demons or hatred inside of him. >> reporter: 25-year-old tessa brennaman, was the first wife of church shooter devin kelley. ck pleaded guilty in 2012 to hitting, choking, kicking, and pulling her hair. the then-23-year-old air force airman also admitted to fracturing the skull of her young son. today, she described for "inside edition" a marriage filled with abuse, including once being threatened over a speeding ticket. >> and he had a gun in his holster right here, and he took that gun out, and he put it to to temple, and he told me, "do you want to die? do you want to die?" >>

theresa may has produced a tory code of conduct with complaints hotline and an independent figure to very important all political parties have codes of conduct where they set out the standards that should be expected of people who are in elected office and who are in public life. no one here is arguing with that but new safeguards for people in parties and in parliament won't banish the dark clouds hanging over politics. the fear that every day could bring a new scandal and another crisis. meanwhile, police in new york say they have a viable case the italian coastguard says rescuers have brought 700 migrants to safety from the mediterranean, but have also found 23 bodies. ships had carried out a series of rescues this week. these pictures are from two days ago. today alone six rescue operations were carried out on the central mediterranean route between libya and europe's southern frontier. the efforts are some of the most intense recorded in the area in recent months, after the number of migrants reaching italy had fallen sharply. police in new york say they have a viable case again

are the hotline program director for lifeline. what is that?the trans lifeline is a suicide prevention and crisis management hotline for the transgender community. amy: and after president trump made this pronouncement in a series of tweets that apparently most in the pentagon did not even know are going to go down in july, did not even know what he was referring to when he first announced we are making a major change of policy, the first tweet. some thought it was going to be that we are going to bomb north korea. what was the response on the hotline? what kind of tension have you observed? as it increased among the trans community? >> is certainly has. this shows there is bias and prejudiced against a marginalized community. folks that want necessarily what itmembers nor become service members, never thought that they would be, felt directly attacked because, again, this is targeting the transgender community. this is federal sanctioned discrimination against one of the most marginalized groups of people in this country. juan: z, you served i

the hotline is called the rapid response network. it will provide support to emergence targeted by agents of u.s. immigration and customs enforcement in sonoma and napa counties. a trained legal observer will be sent to observe the operation and document the actions of i.c.e. agents. the hotline will be staffed 24 hours a day and the number is on your screen. 707-800-4544. >>> the california public utilities company took steps to protect those affected by the north bay fires. >> alex savidge is live in san francisco to bring us more on these emergency protections. >> reporter: good afternoon. these rules adopted today by the california public utilities commission apply to companies like pg&e as well as a electric companies and cable companies and water companies as well. it means those who lost their homes during the fires won't have to worry about being hit with fees or being forced to pay deposits when they move into a new place. >> i think we are all prepared to do more during the first half of the year. >> reporter: during its me

theresa may's published a new conservative code of conduct, with a hotline for complaints and an independentpjudge cases. tories accept all sides must act. it's very important that all political parties have codes of conduct where they set out the standards that should be expected of people who are in elected office and who are in public life. no—one here is arguing with that, but there will be new safeguards for people working in parties and parliament, but no—one imagines that will stem the flow of accusations that is hanging over british politics. they fear that every day could bring a new scandal, another crisis. a member of the welsh government, carl sargeant, has stood down after allegations were made about his personal conduct. he has also been suspended from the labour party while an investigation takes place. mr sargeant, the cabinet secretary for communities and children, said he didn't know the details of the claims, but he hoped to return to the government "after being allowed to clear his name". let's talk to our political correspondent, chris mason. chris, those allegations hav

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theresa may has produced a tory code of conduct with complaints hotline and an independent figure to. it's very important all political parties have codes of conduct where they set out the standards that should be expected of people who are in elected office and who are in public life. no one here is arguing with that but new safeguards for people in parties and in parliament won't banish the dark clouds hanging over politics. the fear that every day could bring a new scandal and another crisis. meanwhile, police in new york say they have a viable case against the hollywood producer, harvey weinstein. officers made the statement at a news conference about the actress paz de la huerta's claim that mr weinstein raped her twice in 2010. dozens of women have come forward since october to accuse the 65—year—old of sexual misconduct. he has denied all allegations of non—consensual sex. for more on this i'm joined by our correspondent david willis. these allegations against harvey weinstein just these allegations against harvey weinsteinjust keep these allegations against harvey weinstein j

the hotline has been around since 1981. fires everywhere.stop you from packing on pounds. >> i am thankful for life. just being able to get up every day and being able to work. just being here and being able to give back. family is good, health is fairly good. i have to say, considerably blessed. molly: a look at your thanksgiving day forecast. hopefully everyone has a happy and safe holiday. we are starting cool. temperatures topping out at 46 degrees under mostly sunny skies. clear through the evening. the redskins game, kickoff at 8:30, bundle up with temperatures in the 30's on under mainly clear degrees above average on saturday. a cold front moves through by the evening, possibly sparking a shower. mostly dry. sunday, cooler with the temperature at 50. tomorrow night, the fourth annual tree lighting ceremony in d.c. mostly cloudy with a shower around 8:00. you will the highways, find lanes are open on the top stretch. metro is checking in with issues. opening at 8:00 until 11:00. make note of that. in effect all morning. with the excep

autria: we set up a hotline for parents to call us with any issues happening in the schools.e abc 7 news app. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. world ♪ to the autria: the annual rockefeller christmas tree lighting in new rk celebrity guests. it will remain until january 7. adrianna: the hosts of "the today show" are staying quiet about their former cohost matt lauer. , matt lauer has been terminated by this network. times"a: "the new york reporting two more women came forward with complaints about that lower, including a former employee who claims she had sex with him in his office. specific claims by women he worked with, lower gave a tech -- sex toy to a colleague and dropped his pants for another. he reportedly had a button under his desk to allow him to lock the door without getting up. his firing comes after an unemployed -- unidentified employee made autria: john conyers has no plan to resign as he faces sexual harassment allegations, despite growing pressure. he is accused of inappropriately touching several steve -- staff members. he says he will come back to d.c. when he thinks it is s

afghanistan, and also in the united states, where people call the hotline. that is how we get information. laurel,are from jeff in -- let's hear from jeff in laurel, mississippi. during the charlie wilson war time, afghanistan broke russia. now they are going to break us. i am seeing american soldiers walk through the opium fields. they don't mess with them. what's wrong with back? that?t's wrong with and what about the millions of dollars to the state department under hillary clinton's watch watch?ou -- cliton's thank you. i don't know what the caller is referring to under clinton. the opium issue, we haven't had a strategy, and not a building government in afghanistan until the recent -- and not a willing government in afghanistan until the recent government. the opium problem is a difficult problem. we haven't had much success in addressing drugs anywhere. to address the narcotics problem, it is going to be difficult. we didn't have the will to do anything. host: good morning. caller: good morning. i have one question. i am very familiar with afghanistan.

help on the internet there are platforms that offer information chat conversations and telephone hotlines. parents can take action to for example by using apps to monitor their children's online communications. increasingly victims of cyber bullying are making their plight public. they take to social media to share their experiences and support others. highrises there isn't going to be my diary experience i decided to tell my english teacher and she was very very understanding and helpful please listen to billy. lucas too is fed up with being a victim and he's got a clear message. i'm not going to let this issue rest i founded a cyber bullying support group with a website and telephone counseling cyber bullying can't remain a taboo subject it's not shameful to be bullied it's shameful to be bullying others . the attacks lead up once again talking about this ordeals publicly now he's sharing this experience with others. shift says stand up to cyber bullies. time now for the shift ranking countries with the best online bargains. in fifth place italy a social commerce group analyzed prices f

theresa may has produced a tory code of conduct with complaints hotline and an independent figure to tories accept action is needed. it's important all political parties have codes of conduct where they set out the standards that should be expected of people who are in elected office and who are in public life. no one here is arguing with that but new safeguards for people in parties and in parliament won't banish the dark clouds hanging over politics. the fear that every day could bring a new scandal and another crisis. well this evening clive lewis talked to me about the allegation against him. he strongly denies them. the first i heard of it was when the independent asked me for comment on the story andi asked me for comment on the story and i obviously denied allegation. i've now read the comments from the person in question. i don't as a rule grope people's bottoms when i greet them. it's just not how i roll, it's not what i do. if the person mistaken? am i going to give them a hug and has this been misinterpreted? i don't know. all i know is that deliberately do that. what an c

you can e-mail us at tips@w confidential hotline. you can hear more from that whistle blower through the abc7 news app. larry: in from richmond, two democrats are filing for recount in the house of delegate races. ten votes separate candidates in the 94th district and newport news. 106-vote difference in fairfax and prince william county. michelle: wi have news of a potential nightmare heading to the holidays. we are live where american airlines may not have enough pilots to get you where you need to go. this sounds like a disaster. sam: it could be but american airlines are working to fix the problem. what happened is a computer glitch alerted the pilots to take as much vacations in the holiday season a lot of pilots dump the schedules before american airlines realized the problem. they quickly froze the system. too late. we caught up with an airline expert who says that this is unprecedented in the united states but it's happened overseas before. >> hard to remember this recently in america. in europe, o'ryan air has a mess similar

to raise collective where hotline likee 3919. which ago, the websites to have access to information to stop violence from women, raising society's awareness of violence and raising the sense of responsibility of witnesses of people who witness violence against women. these are day to day bringing behaviors where we must restore citizenship and give substance to the sense of citizenship and the state will compete with that. want testing campaigns to be in the recruitment process. i want a review of recruitment processes in order to identify how discrimination occurs in recruitment processes. i think private companies, which have set an example by committing themselves to reviewing the recruitment process in the role of the state is to mobilize enterprises as thatholders and check there is no stigmatization. the state has a great responsibility. society is not reducible to the state. the state, alone, cannot change . publicure of countries authorities will be calling on advertisers, the media, gamers, the world of fashion, cosmetic

but there is a hotline that is available to them.ll lawyers, family members, even leading members of the companies that they are still trying to keep running. the world's most pampered prisoners have every comfort, other than freedom, the state is picking up this bill. as far as detention centres go, this one is beyond compare. luxury swimming pools, restaurants, a gym, everything is glittering. there's even a bowling alley. but most prisoners just stay in their rooms. i'm taken to meet one suspect, he doesn't give me his name. he says he spends time with his lawyer, focussing on his case, i'm told not to ask about it. but i get a briefing. senior officials conducting the crackdown say it is not a formal investigation, yet, calling it a friendly process but it is clearly fraught. we are told when people were brought here at midnight on november 4th, they were angry. some thought this was a show and would not last. when they realised that they were here to stay, they were furious. almost everyone here, 95%, i was told, are willing to

the mobile phones have been taken away from them but ariza hotline available where they can call theirleading members of the companies they are still trying to keep running. some of the biggest saudi billionaires are under hotel arrest. crown prince mohammed bin salman, at least 11 princesses. delete of the national guard. crown prince mohammed bin salman is driving this spectacular dragnet. for the last two years building files on alleged corruption, abuses of power, while consolidating his own power. i am taken to meet one suspect. he does not give me his name. he says he spent his time with his lawyer, focusing on his case, i told not to ask about. senior officials conduct thing this crackdown say it is not formal investigation yet. they call it friendly process but it is clearly fraught. we have been told that when people walked here around midnight, they were understandably angry. people thought it would not last but then when they realised they were here to stay, they were furious. almost everyone here, 95%, are willing to make the deal, to give back what is said to be substantia

an annual membership fee gives patients access to the emergency hotline and covers the cost of any calloutse would have had to be paid by credit card before an ambulance is dispatched. the fee is currently around $15—$20 but flare say this might change as the service matures. eventually, flare wants to add more concierge—style features for its members, like real—time updates and treatment information. the data being collected might also prove useful to help co—ordinate better service across the city. one of the things we recently learned is there's a lack of ambulances between 7am and 9am and the reason for that is that the night team is handing over to the day team, so all providers are doing that shift change, so there's a delay in that happening so then there aren't enough ambulances online to respond to the emergencies. fire means even bigger problems for emergency callouts in nairobi. as well as the fractured co—ordination issues seen with ambulances, there is a desperate shortage of both trucks and water supplies. tragedies like this in nairobi's vast clothes market gikomba are all to

e-mail us or call the confidential hotline. 703-340-3170. president trump is underfire following the decision to retweet anti-muslim videos. it's from organization opposing what it calls the islamization of britain. prime minister theresa may saying the president was wrong to retweet them. opposition leaders are calling on the government to revoke the invitation for trump to visit next year. former k.k.k. leader david duke praised the tweets. jonathan: big break in the tampa serial murders and it happened at a mcdonald's. the alleged gunman's mistake up next. michelle: the new threat from north korea. what we are learning that has our allies and adversaries taking action now. steve: the temperature is 66 degrees but a cold front is on the way. i will tell you all about it at "abc7 news at 4:00". >> i have something neat to show you. what are these things, where are they and why you jonathan: the manhunt is now over. tampa police say this 24-year-old recent garage grad is responsible for four murders in one neighborhood. here is how they caug

in pakistan spread to other cities up to clashes with police killed six in the capital islamabad hotline us want to force the resignation of a minister of they accused of blasphemy. aid agencies say they're concerned about the state of revenge a muslim set to be chanting myanmar under an agreement reached and yet to speak many of the refugees don't want to go back. i'm egypt money it's good to have you with us there's been a powerful explosion in eastern china with at least two people killed and thirty injured now this is the scene of the devastation at the site. the blast occurred at a factory in the port city of mumbai oh about a hundred kilometers south of shanghai the force of the explosion was so strong that it flattened nearby buildings and damaged vehicles emergency crew are on site but police say the cause of the blast has yet to be determined let's get some more background on all this from d.w. mathias falling a who is in the chinese capital of beijing mathias it's good to see you so no official confirmation yet on the cause of this blast but do we have any indication what could

i am reliving that now because as i said, legislators -- we don't have a hotline. i am a hotline right now is a general counsel, i get the calls , i got another this morning. people are coming forward and want to tell their story, not sure how much to tell but they want to talk to a counselor, a path to justice but it is heart wrenching to hear the stories of young women. they were young when this started happening would go to the capital and seko deliver a message to someone or go to this reception and to get molested by someone, while on the job and be so embarrassed and feel so powerless and yet, that person would go on to be elected. they succeed in the women were left behind. the brave ones who came forward and filed complaints, two things happened. the complaints didn't turn into investigations as we found out, a very disturbing turn of events when the chief officer testified that while there were complaints, if it wasn't a complaint they didn't investigate it and it left a lot of demonstrators very unnerved and concerned. it also left victim serious, texting

the hotline will be staffed 24 hours a day. there is the number on your screen.>>> california public utilities commission will be meeting today and looking at requesting to waive a rule for applicants affected by the fires. under the current rule customers needing gas and electricity would have to pay the cost of installation. due to the extraordinary nature of the fires there has been a temporary wave -- waiver to the rule. instead they would record the cost of service and later seek recovery of the cost. if approved the waiver would expire december 31 of next year.>>> we're looking ahead to saturday on veterans day where we recognize those who have served the country. >> are many veterans the desire to serve remains long after their duty ends. >> claudine wong looks at how some people are making sure they are getting the tribute they deserve. >> it is in the heartbreak that the loved ones of our country's veterans will serve their nation. the law mandates eligible veterans can receive military funeral honors but members of a

email us or call our confidential hotline. we will have much more on this story coming up on abc 7 news at 4:00. now to another story summit are talking about right now. another journalistic giant fired. matt lauer, longtime host of "the today show" out of a job. inappropriate behavior in the workplace. maggie rulli has details on these bombshell allegations. >> good morning. breaking news overnight. matt lauer has been terminated from nbc news. >> matt lauer's "today show" coanchor breaking the news live on air. >> our chairman has released a statements and a colleague has come forward reporting behavior in violation of our company standard. >> according to an nbc spokesperson, they're alleging an appropriate sexual behavior throughout 2014. >> how do you reconcile your love for someone with the revelation that they have behaved badly? >> a mainstay of "the today show" for nearly a quarter century, his abrupt departure leaves his former colleagues in shock. >> i've known you for 15 years and loved him as a friend and a collea

help on the internet there are platforms that offer information chat conversations and telephone hotlines. parents can take action to for example by using apps to monitor their children's online communications. increasingly victims of cyber bullying are making their plight public. they take to social media to share their experiences and support others. are right there is going to be my. experience i decided to tell my english teacher and she was very very understanding and helpful please listen to billy. lucas too is fed up with being a victim and he's got a clear message. that doesn't mean i'm not going to let this issue rest i founded a cyber bullying support group with a website and telephone counseling cyber bullying can't remain a taboo subject it's not shameful to be bullied it's shameful to be bullying others . the attacks let up once again talking about just ordeals publicly now he's sharing this experience with others. shift says stand up to cyber bullies. time now for the shift ranking countries with the best online bargains. in fifth place italy a social commerce group analyzed

cheryl: the hotline has been around for a few decades. it wasn't so hot.s part of the new initiative for the heroin operations team or h.o.t., the phone number to the tip line changed to 1-833-hot-tips. only ten phone calls have come in the tip line so far this year. changing the to make it more catchy so maybe more people remember it. melvin st. claire says he feels confident his identity would be protected. sheriff chapman says a tipster could never be called to court. >> you try to eliminate bad things around you. you try to assist the officers the way you can. >> rebounding the tip line may bring down the heroin numbers. 17 people overdosed last year. so far, 11 people this year. >> that way we can come to identify suspects. >> 1-833-hot tips, may be knew cure for the heroin epidemic. in leesburg, cheryl conner, abc7 news. jonathan: combat helicopters arriving in the heart of washington. these are retired. still ahead, where you can see the vietnam era choppers and why they are on display. nancy: tragedy strikes a mount vernon high school football play

the hotline is open through december -- >> they open at 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.emergency happens, you can't find the recipe. >> if your turkey is frozen, you have to order out. >> you're not having turkey. >>> we all look forward to catching up with families during our thanksgiving meal. >> if you want to keep the peace, politics may not be the best topic of conversation. >> we're going to try and keep it as far away from politics as we can. >> start about trump or the clintons, you get yourself into a real mess. >> different views on immigration than i do. we try to steer away from that as much as possible. >> yeah. there are other topics, movies, books. the weather is safe. >> >> don't talk about the decorations, though. >> or if you don't like something. be polite and push it around on your plate. >> when you arrive at your dinner, think twice before forcing a child to hug a relative. >> the girl scouts of america warn that demanding hugs can warp a girl's understanding of consent. a post on the organization's website explains that forcing a girl to hug someon

you'll see the president's white house hotline, the 24/7 hotline answered by veterans and military families that will be rolled out in the month of november, and expansion of a new imagine cemetery in los angeles. tomorrow will be ringing the bell on wall street in honor of veterans for the close. a public service announcement that is going out across the country this month, narrated by tom hanks, on reducing veteran suicide. and so the month is filled with a lot of recognitions and important events, but it really is a symbol, think, of the progress that we're making in the transformation and modernization of the department, and as you know, in this -- during this year we have seen some pretty important changes happen at the va. we have had five major bills go through congress, particularly proud that everything that we're doing through congress is being done in a bipartisan way, with a real clear alignment between where congress, the department, and the president wants to take the department of veteran affairs. so we have had for the first time a new bill with authorities for accountabilit

. >> harris: a hotline has helped us here. it >> melissa: in the old days i don't think you felt that way. it gave the network of saying they had a way to complain. when they say it fell on deaf ears, that's what we are talking about. >> harris: i have heard that from the victims, we had one of them on "overtime" earlier this week. we know people come out and they are looking for that supportive apparatus and maybe an anonymous -- fox news has put up a hotline. if we are going to move on. there is a fifth woman coming forward to accuse senator al franken of touching her inappropriately. she is the second to say it happened on a uso tour before he was a senator, she tells cnn she met frank and while she was stationed in the middle east during the iraq war and got in line to pose for picture with him. she says he put his arm all the way around her and groped her but she angled her body away before the picture was taken. franken has apologized in the past as you know, he says he has taken thousands of photos of people over the ye

know, is in need of some domestic violence assistance, you can call the national domestic violence hotline. that number is 1-800-799-7233. we'll also have this information and other resources on our wusa9 app and our website. >>> virginia's board of elections today an races, in which 147 voters cast ballots in the wrong district. in favor of republicans in both contests. it means republicans control 51 seats in the chamber, to 49 seats controlled by democrats. but the decision will not prevent democrats from continuing to fight for control of the house of delegates. the race in the 28th district and two others are so close, they're likely headed for recounts that could tip the balance of power in the house. >>> tolls began on i66 inside the beltway. that portion of i-66 has always been restricted to people carpooling with at least two people. but on monday, it opens to single drivers. have you to have an ez pass. carpoolers can still ride for free, but they've got to upgrade to a flex pass for $10. for single drivers, the tolls could go as high as $9 each way, depending on how crowded it i