Senate Dems vanish as Schiavo bill passes in Senate
The Senate voted to let Terri Schiavo’s parents appeal to federal court with three Republicans present. In the House, 53 Democrats and five Republicans opposed the measure after a three hour debate on ethics and constitutionality. Democrats argued Congress overstepped, while some noted concerns about intrusion into state medical decisions.
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Bushs role in case bothers some GOP members
Washington conservatives split over Congress and President Bush intervening in the Terri Schiavo case. Critics argue the federal review law expands government and violates federalism and separation of powers. former Rep Bob Barr and Allan Lichtman challenge the move as anti conservative.
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Quiet death expected after Terri Schiavo feeding tube removed
New York experts say withdrawal of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube should lead to a peaceful passing in a persistent vegetative state. They note patients often do not feel thirst or hunger as death approaches, with dehydration and kidney failure triggering a gradual, quiet decline over about three weeks.
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Poll finds most say Congress acted inappropriately in Schiavo case
A new poll shows about seven in ten Americans believe Congress inappropriately intervened regarding Terri Schiavo, a brain-damaged woman in a Florida vegetative state. The public split on the Florida judge's removal of her feeding tube, with roughly six in ten agreeing.
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Opinion Terri's law shames sorrow and politics
The piece criticizes President Bush and Congress for rushing 2005 legislation to intervene in Terri Schiavo's case. It argues that states and courts already protect life decisions, privacy, and medical choices, and warns that federal overreach undermines family autonomy and due process.
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Polls Show Majority Back Removal of Schiavo Feeding Tube
In two major polls, a majority of respondents last week supported removing Terry Schiavo's feeding tube. The surveys note that the feeding tube removal figures do not add to 100 percent, with some respondents reporting no opinion.
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