is pat meehan in danger? >> i don't think.on't think he's in danger. >> yeah. >> but i think to the larger question about whether republicans should be concerned, i don't think it's the liberal base that's the problem. i think it's the healthcare constituency that's the problem, which crosses over conservative and liberal. i think people feel -- you know, the obamacare initiative, when it was first put together, we didn't know anything about it. what was the major line? "you'll find out about the bill after we pass it and you read it." that obamacare constituency captured the message here. they were able to talk about defending people from the loss of benefits and coverage. republican message was repeal and replace. well, with what? with what? and i think, to this day, people are still confused about what was going to replace it. and ultimately, that's why i think it collapsed. >> when people talk about the obamacare or you say the aca, yeah, we want to get rid of obamacare, but we don't want to get rid of aca because of the b

. >> we are taking the temperature of washington with republican lawmaker congressman pat meehan.nel tackles a list of topics that have the region talking. "inside story" starts now. ♪ hello, good sunday morning, happy easter to you. i'm brian taff, and this is "inside story." you know, on both sides of the aisle and clear across the country this weekend, members of congress are back home in their districts with their families celebrating the holiday, but also facing constituents in town hall meetings that have been described as raw, even raucous. fair to say that part of the reason for that is, as the house stands in recess, america stands divided in many ways. and so we are joined in part for that conversation today by our newsmaker, congressman pat meehan -- a republican member of congress representing pennsylvania's 7th congressional district.

we do have a couple of, what i consider to be, much more mainstream, moderate -- whether it be pat meehanan costello, who are thoughtful, who take all the issues into consideration. but there is fear of being primaried. you said it. >> inside stories of the week coming up. ♪ fios is not cable. we're wired differently. maybe that's why we've been ranked highest in customer satisfaction by jd power 4 years in a row. and now you can love fios too. get 150 meg internet, tv and phone. all for $79.99 per month, for the first year with a two-year agreement. it's the only internet with equal upload and download speeds. cable only offers upload speeds that are a fraction of the download speeds. plus get hbo for a year and free multi-room dvr service for two years. and verizon wireless customers can stream tv on the fios mobile app, data-free. get the best. go to getfios.com >> "inside story" is presented by temple university. remarkable change isn't easy, but for those who take charge, it comes naturally. explore temple's impact. visit temple.edu/impact. >> inside stories of the week. we start wit

pennsylvania congressman pat meehan presenter an american flag to em nat at a simone know it wasn't justag this one flew above the us capitol. all of her office was there as the republican congressman presented that flag to her. >> we are grateful that you have taken the time to invest yourself so -- so deliberately in your community. but by your example in pursuing citizenship we congratulate you on that. >> it means a lot. it really really means a lot. it means so much. i'm going to keep that and cherish that for the rest of my life. >> she is from west africa and has been living in the united states for the last 13 years. >>> former vice-president joe biden heads back to school. >> he paid a visit to his alma mater the university of delaware. the former vw celebrating the non partisan biden institute which focuses on public policy and you could say biden's political career began at the university of delaware. he was elected class president with his sister valerie serving as his campaign manager. she would continue in that capacity throughout his career. with biden is back signings han

joe's university received a visit from congressman pat meehan today. the republican toured the school center for autism education and he saw firsthand how the center trains students to work with children with autism and provide support to their families. it's considered one of the best programs of its kind in the northeast. >>> still to come on "action news at 5," a rough end to the trading for wall street. >>> and walking a mile in someone else's shoes -- literally. the good cause widener university students tried to raise awareness for today. when "action news" comes right back. looks painful. i no longer live with the uncertainties of hep c. wondering, what if? i let go of all those feelings. because i am cured with harvoni. harvoni is a revolutionary treatment for the most common type of chronic hepatitis c. it's been prescribed to more than a quarter million people. and is proven to cure up to 99% of patients who have had no prior treatment with 12 weeks. certain patients can be cured with just 8 weeks of harvoni. before starting harvoni, your doc

as pam republican congressman pat meehan explains the launch was meant ton send a very clear message to the terrorist group. >> this wall a response to that go to a place which has become somewhat of a safe haven for them where they're down into the tunnels to let them know there's a cost for the continuing ied attacks and things that they are doing. >> pentagon fishes say the u.s. commander in afghanistan who ordered the bombs launched did not need approval from president donald trump. general john nicholson already had authority to carry out this mission. >> well, governor wolf reiterating his call for philadelphia district attorney seth williams to step down. williams is charged with 23 federal counts including bribery and corruption. today the governor issued a statement saying this. it is clear that williams' focus should be on his defense and it is beyond time for him to step down immediately. williams cop go to trial by the end of may. >> with easter weekend upon us, it's crunch time to get ready for family celebration. some flowers to candy and a traditional dinner spread loc

. >> pat meehan stopped by "action news" today to talk about the bomb drop in afghanistan.ilitary action. >> the use of a weapon that of sort lets them know there's going to be again a proportional response to isis activities wherever it may happen. it also strengthens the ability of the afghan authorities to -- to counteract the activities that are taking place. >> congressman meehan added that president trump seems to be more measured in his decision making and taking guidance from experienced advisers. >>> congressman meehan will be one of the guest on inside story. you can hear more about what he a has to say about the current administration this sunday at 11:30 right here on 6abc. >>> the investigation continues tonight into what's being called a misdirected coalition air strike that killed 18 allies in syria. it happened tuesday near the isis strong hold city of raqqa. u.s. officials say the coalition air strike killed members of the syrian democratic forces an opposition group supported by the united states in the fight against isis. >> well, a big fire broke out at