kellye: friday, maryland governor john delaney created a securities are. that will oversee government responses. congressman delaney first proposed the legislation on abc seven news last week after we learned that an american hostage was killed in a u.s. drone strike against al qaeda. from rockville, which is in delaney's district, the legislation would not change the long-standing policy not to negotiate with terrorists. irrational republicans have push legislation through the house -- congressional republicans have pushed legislation through the house with a local versus federal conflict that raises many issues about the economy abortion rights, and religious liberties. reporter: house lawmakers voted mostly along party lines to block the recently passed reproductive health nondiscrimination act. democrats have accused republicans of a war on women saying that attacking a local law prevents women from using birth control or abortion services. because the d.c. law takes effect saturday, the gop led effort is largely symbolic. it is not likely the senate w

. >> we also talk with maryland congressman john delaney about his idea the federal government ought to create the job of hostage czar to help bring american hostages home. join susan page and i on sunday at 8:30 for capital download here on wusa9. >>> today i had the opportunity to share a message of encouragement with 13 extraordinary students at montgomery college in rockville. they received academic certificates through a two year graduate transition program. it is a first of its kind program in the nation that offers young people with significant disabilities the chance to attend college in an environment that is customed to their needs. i've given a lot of speeches, but this one and this group of students left me full to the top with hope and joy for their futures, really an amazing group of young people and such dedication on their part and the instructors and faculty and everybody that keeps that program running. >> it looks like one of those things where you got more out of it. >> i sure did. congratulations. >> well done. >>> we're looking at again not a washout weekend. do

and then john delaney from maryland democrat $111 million.t worth of congress over $1 million. majority of them are millionaires. majority here in the united states the median net worth is $56,000. they'll be okay without the raise. he makes a point that he wants not just wealthy to be able to serve in congress. >> you have to keep two homes. you have to keep a home in washington, d.c. and then wherever your district is right? if you have a family that's tough. and i get it. i think most americans would look at that $174,000 -- $84 an hour. not bad. >> samuel burke, many thanks. i appreciate it. >>> presidential hopeful bernie sanders slams hillary clinton and why he says her wealth is a problem. if you're taking multiple medications does your mouth often feel dry? a dry mouth can be a side effect of many medications. but it can also lead to tooth decay and bad breath. that's why there's biotene available as an oral rinse toothpaste, spray or gel. biotene can provide soothing relief and it helps keep your mouth healthy too. remember, while yo

congressman john delaney who is a shining hope for the possibility of bipartisan cooperation. he's got a bill to repatriate all this loose cash that is hanging around overseas that has as many republican as democratic sponsors i think. some people think there is something wrong with that. i think that's a pretty good idea. so i thank him for that. i want to thank my classmates and friends who are here. let's get the show on the road. two years ago i came here in april intending to give a series of three or four lectures on composing a life in public service. whether that is an elected or appointed office or in the private sector or working for a nongovernmental organization. in the first talk, i said there are four essential elements to any successful service. focus on people, policy politics and purpose. in that first lecture, i was primarily focused on the importance of people centered service. on the necessity of understanding how different people view themselves and the world they're living in. without understanding people, it's pretty hard to develop the best policies and

. >>> congressman john delaney. >>> i'm susan page. >> and i'm derek mcginty.apital download. >>> good morning to you, and welcome to capital download. okay, susan, senator graham may be the long hot for the candidates, but that's not going to start him from trying. >>> he's running, derek, that's clear. when i sat down with the south carolina senator this week, he was not backing off his stan

. >> reporter: others like irish soccer's john delaney were crystal clear. >> you can't spin your way out of all of these accusations. he's presided over a symbiotic soccer fever and his career is finished in my opinion. >> reporter: under that black cloud blatter said it's time to start the long and difficult road of building trust. tort i appeal for a team spirit in unity, he said. we can advance together. it may not be easy but that's why i'm here today. >> he's not here today. there were raids among 14 suspects by u.s. prosecutors on a slew of corruption charges. the most powerful man in global soccer has said nothing to do with me. >> i cannot monitor everyone all of the time. >> reporter: his opponent prince ali bin al hussein has promised to clean house. has the backing of the united states and europe. even before the first vote was cast european soccer organizations threatened to boycott the next world cup in 2018. but they have the support of after ka, asia and others beyond in order to secure the number needed for an election unless there's a seismic shift this afternoon. un

. >> reporter: others like irish soccer's john delaney were crystal clear. >> you can't spin your way out of these accusations. he's presided over a shambolic fifa and his credibility is finished in my opinion. >> reporter: under that dark cloud himself, sepp blatter told fifa members it was an opportunity to start the long and difficult road to rebuilding trust. "today i appeal for team spirit and unity and we can advance together. it may not be easy but that is why we are here today." but he's not here today. seven high-ranking fifa officials arrested in dawn raids among 14 suspects indicted by u.s. prosecutors on a slew of corruption charges. the most powerful man in global soccer has said "nothing do with me." >> i cannot monitor everyone all the time. >> reporter: his opponent prince ali bin al-hussein of jordan has promised to clean house. he has the backing of the united states and europe. even before the first vote was cast european soccer organizations threatened to boycott the next world cup to be held in russia in 2018. but blatter has the support of africa area, south amer

attendance, including the honorable tom vilsack, the secretary of agriculture and congressman john delaney. we're honored to have you with us this morning. we've had the privilege over the course of the past few decades to welcome president clinton back to georgetown on a number of occasions. notably, for a series of lectures in 1991 while he was the governor of arkansas and democratic candidate for president. on the steps of old north for an address to the diplomatic corps in 1993 just days before his inauguration. and now for this series. in his first lecture of this series president clinton spoke about the significance of those 1991 lectures. now known as the new covenant speeches on responsibility and rebuilding the american community, economic change and american security, not only to his campaign but also for his vision for our future. he explained that these lectures enabled him to "think about where we were, where we wanted to go, and how we proposed to get there." we've come together today and on two other occasions this this series to engage wisdom and insights of one of the most

john delany filed legislation to create a panel on the national security council to be headed by a tsar. that group would coordinate government responses to overseas hostage situations involving americans. congressman delaneyst proposed the legislation on abc 7 news at 4:00 last week after we learned american hostage warren weinstein had been killed in a c.i.a. drone strike against al-qaida. weinstein was from rockville which is in delaney's district. legislation would not change the long standing u.s. policy against negotiating with terrorists. we've had a nice day around here. your job has been easy. doug: it's been easy. now starting to clear up a bit. tell you about the weekend because it's coming and it's going to be a lot brighter and warmer too. this is live look on the h.d. weather bug network and see the light coming through the clouds and beginning to break up across the area. continue to see clearing across the region through the evening hours. temperaturewise, we're doing ok. upper 50's lower 60's. still some residual areas of rain back to north and west of the area. hagerstown to martinsburg, berkeley springs, that will swing south and miss metro washington. instead, see a continuing clearing

as kpix 5's genre most reports -- john ramos reports a couple's house cat is recovering after a vicious attack. >> reporter: when denise delaneyill barton bought their house near half-moon bay, they realized there wasn't much separating their backyard from the wilds of nature. on friday, their cat literally brought that point home. >> he had blood all over the back of his neck and it was much worse and you know much -- different location than anything i'd ever seen from a typical cat fight. >> reporter: veterinarians say the cat whose official name is the bengal was attacked by a wild animal. initially there was speculation it could have been a young mountain lion especially since one was captured last week in a neighborhood in san mateo. but the bengal's doctor says from the bite marks more likely a bobcat. >> anything larger than that in the first place would have made much larger holes. and bengal would not be here. he'd have been taken. >> reporter: but there are predators of all sizes in these hills. and there's a grim reality that parents and pet owners who live near wildland areas need to take seriously. nature doesn't