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URGE SENATE TO PASS
’TERRI’S LAW’ IMMEDIATELY
On the evening of Wednesday, March 16, the U.S. House of
Representatives passed the Protection of Incapacitated Persons Act of
2005, also known as “Terri’s Law,” by voice vote. The bill, which was
sponsored by House Judiciary Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wi.)
and Representative Dave Weldon, M.D. (R-Fl.), would provide the
Schindler family access to a federal court to argue for the life of
their daughter, Terri Schindler-Schiavo. (This is a new version of
the legislation originally introduced as H.R. 1151.)
Now, your help is needed TODAY to urge your senators to support the
bill in the U.S. Senate. A vote may occur today (March 17) or on
Friday, March 18, which is the last day before a two-week
congressional recess.
PLEASE ACT NOW! Under court order, Terri’s feeding tube is scheduled
to be removed at 1:00 pm EST Friday, March 18.
To contact your senators go [here].
Simply type your zip code in the “Take Action Now” box.
Time is precious! Only a massive outpouring from their constituents
will move senators to act quickly enough on this vital bill to give
Terri her chance at life.
For the text of the House-passed bill see [here].