Illinois Congressman Calls For Federal Intervention Amid United Airlines Debacle

Illinois Congressman Calls For Federal Intervention Amid United Airlines Debacle

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U.S. Representative Dan Lipinski says he may push for Congress to outlaw the practice of airlines removing passengers from flights against their will. Lipinski’s announcement comes in response to a United Airlines passenger being forcibly removed from his seat at O’Hare Airport. WBEZ’s Benjamin Payne reports.