Wednesday 3/9/2005
Legislation Introduced to Give Terri Schiavo a Voice

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Rep. Weldon, Bobby and Suzanne Schiavo

Time is running out for Terri Schiavo. A Florida judge has declared that her feeding tube can be removed in less than two weeks.

In an effort to assure that Terri has a full medical review before this death sentence is carried out, two Florida lawmakers have introduced federal legislation that would give Terri and others in her position a right to a full hearing on the facts of her case. The Incapacitated Person’s Legal Protection Act, HR 1151/S539 is sponsored by Dr. Dave Weldon, (R-FL) in the House and Sen. Mel Martinez, (R-FL) in the U.S. Senate.

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Lanier Swann, CWA’s Director of Government Relations has more on this bill. (3:51)
Tom Brodersen is a family friend, and gives this first-hand account of Terri’s condition. (7:57)

Please Take Action
Terri’s death sentence is set to begin on March 18! Contact your representative and senators TODAY and urge them to vote for the Incapacitated Person’s Legal Protection Act (H.R. 1151/ S. 539). Please use the zipcode box on your right, or click here to visit our alert center.

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