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President Bush Signs Schiavo Bill
3/21/05

Posted on 03/20/2005 10:27:51 PM PST by paltz

As Per Fox News


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 109th; billsigning; bush43; parentsrights; schiavo; terri; terrischiavo; terrislaw
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To: sinkspur
I heard what Tom Delay said about her husband.

He asked what kind of a man would refuse to let his wife go outside or have basic care. That's a legitimate question that her "husband" has never been asked, and it should have been asked of him a loooong time ago IMHO.

HERE YA GO and AND Here's more questions.

381 posted on 03/21/2005 12:45:47 AM PST by Pajamajan (And if God will send His angels, and if God will send a sign, will everything be alright? Pray4Terri)
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To: sinkspur

"When is that bitch going to die?" --Michael Schiavo


382 posted on 03/21/2005 12:48:20 AM PST by Petronski (If 'Judge' Greer can kill Terri, who will be next?)
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To: Pajamajan
He asked what kind of a man would refuse to let his wife go outside or have basic care. That's a legitimate question that her "husband" has never been asked, and it should have been asked of him a loooong time ago IMHO.

Given how well Michael does in TV interviews, how's he going to do in cross-examination? I picture him doing a Margaret Hamilton act.

383 posted on 03/21/2005 12:54:59 AM PST by supercat ("Though her life has been sold for corrupt men's gold, she refuses to give up the ghost.")
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To: Petronski
federal jurisdiction = federal investigation

mike-boy, his lawyer, the judges, and the hospice......are all going to get rectal exams

384 posted on 03/21/2005 12:59:25 AM PST by AwesomePossum
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To: Pajamajan
God ...(your links)
It just gets worse and worse.

I listened to Barney Frank and company tonight on CSPAN talk about Terri's wishes.
How could they.
385 posted on 03/21/2005 1:04:55 AM PST by DaveTesla (You can fool some of the people some of the time......)
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To: ndt
Am I the only one uncomfortable with the idea of a law written for one person?

A fair percentage of bills submitted are of this type. I did a quick search at http://thomas.loc.gov of legislation submitted, and here are some of the ones from January and February:

For the relief of Christine L. Barrott. (Introduced in House)

HR 506 IH

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 506

For the relief of Christine L. Barrott.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 1, 2005

Mr. MILLER of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary


A BILL

For the relief of Christine L. Barrott.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. WAIVER OF TIME LIMITATIONS.

    (a) In General- The limitations set forth in sections 6511 and 6514(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to limitations on credit or refund and credits or refunds after period of limitation ) shall not apply to a claim filed by Christine L. Barrott of Milton, Florida, for credit or refund of overpayments of the individual Federal income tax Christine L. Barrott paid for the taxable years 1990 through 1999.

    (b) Deadline- Subsection (a) shall apply only if Christine L. Barrott submits a claim pursuant to such subsection within the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.
For the relief of Esther Karinge. (Introduced in House)

HR 738 IH

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 738

For the relief of Esther Karinge.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 9, 2005

Mr. MARKEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary


A BILL

For the relief of Esther Karinge.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR ESTHER KARINGE.

    (a) In General- Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Esther Karinge shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.

    (b) Adjustment of Status- If Esther Karinge enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

    (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees- Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

    (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number- Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Esther Karinge, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 202(e) of such Act.

    (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives- The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Esther Karinge shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

For the relief of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical. (Introduced in House)

HR 789 IH

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 789

For the relief of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 10, 2005

Mr. KING of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary


A BILL

For the relief of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR ALEMSEGHED MUSSIE TESFAMICAL.

    (a) In General- Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.

    (b) Adjustment of Status- If Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

    (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees- Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

    (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number- Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 202(e) of such Act.

    (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives- The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Alemseghed Mussie Tesfamical shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.


For For the relief of Fatuka Kaikumba Flake. (Introduced in House)

HR 1267 IH

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1267

For the relief of Fatuka Kaikumba Flake.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 10, 2005

Mr. PENCE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary


A BILL

For the relief of Fatuka Kaikumba Flake.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR FATUKA KAIKUMBA FLAKE.

    (a) In General- Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Fatuka Kaikumba Flake shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.

    (b) Waiver of Grounds for Removal or Denial of Admission-

      (1) IN GENERAL- Notwithstanding sections 212(a) and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Fatuka Kaikumba Flake may not be removed from the United States, denied admission to the United States, or considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the United States, by reason of any ground for removal or denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State, on the date of the enactment of this Act.

      (2) RESCISSION OF OUTSTANDING ORDER OF REMOVAL- The Secretary of Homeland Security shall rescind any outstanding order of removal or deportation, or any finding of inadmissibility or deportability, that has been entered against Fatuka Kaikumba Flake by reason of any ground described in paragraph (1).

    (c) Adjustment of Status- If Fatuka Kaikumba Flake enters, or is admitted or paroled into, the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

    (d) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees- Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

    (e) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number- Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Fatuka Kaikumba Flake, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 202(e) of such Act.

    (f) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives- The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Fatuka Kaikumba Flake shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
For the relief of Ana Maria Moncayo-Gigax. (Introduced in House)

HR 1211 IH

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1211

For the relief of Ana Maria Moncayo-Gigax.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 9, 2005

Mr. MCKEON introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary


A BILL

For the relief of Ana Maria Moncayo-Gigax.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR ANA MARIA MONCAYO-GIGAX.

    (a) In General- Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ana Maria Moncayo-Gigax shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.

    (b) Adjustment of Status- If Ana Maria Moncayo-Gigax enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

    (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees- Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

    (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number- Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Ana Maria Moncayo-Gigax, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien's birth under section 202(e) of such Act.

    (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives- The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Ana Maria Moncayo-Gigax shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

For the relief of Jim K. Yoshida. (Introduced in Senate)

S 62 IS

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 62

For the relief of Jim K. Yoshida.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 24, 2005

Mr. INOUYE introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs


A BILL

For the relief of Jim K. Yoshida.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. VETERAN STATUS.

    (a) ENTITLEMENT TO STATUS- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Jim K. Yoshida of Honolulu, Hawaii, is deemed to be a veteran for the purposes of all laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

    (b) TREATMENT OF SERVICE- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the service of Jim K. Yoshida of Honolulu, Hawaii, as a volunteer member of the United States Army during the period beginning on July 2, 1950, and ending on January 17, 1951, shall be deemed to be active military service from which Jim K. Yoshida was discharged under honorable conditions for the purposes of all laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

    (c) PROSPECTIVE APPLICABILITY- No benefits may be paid or otherwise provided to Jim K. Yoshida of Honolulu, Hawaii, by reason of the enactment of this Act with respect to any period before the date of the enactment of this Act.

For the relief of Donald C. Pence. (Introduced in Senate)

S 69 IS

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 69

For the relief of Donald C. Pence.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 24, 2005

Mr. INOUYE introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services


A BILL

For the relief of Donald C. Pence.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. RELIEF OF DONALD C. PENCE.

    (a) RELIEF- The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Donald C. Pence, of Sanford, North Carolina, the sum of $31,128 in compensation for the failure of the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay dependency and indemnity compensation to Kathryn E. Box, the now-deceased mother of Donald C. Pence, for the period beginning on July 1, 1990, and ending on March 31, 1993.

    (b) LIMITATION ON FEES- Not more than a total of 10 percent of the payment authorized by subsection (a) shall be paid to or received by agents or attorneys for services rendered in connection with obtaining such payment, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person who violates this subsection shall be fined not more than $1,000.

386 posted on 03/21/2005 1:09:51 AM PST by snowsislander
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To: sinkspur

"I guess you didn't hear what Tom DeLay said about her husband. 'Course, that's OK, since he's a scumbag murderer and all, right?"

Right.


387 posted on 03/21/2005 1:10:36 AM PST by SendShaqtoIraq (Reggie, we will always love you.)
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To: sinkspur

Good. There are several more matters that need to be taken out of their hands.


388 posted on 03/21/2005 1:11:15 AM PST by SendShaqtoIraq (Reggie, we will always love you.)
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To: AnimalLover

"We didn't know what Terri wanted, but this is what we want. ..."

Who the hell is WE? Or is Mikey the king of Florida now?


389 posted on 03/21/2005 1:13:15 AM PST by SendShaqtoIraq (Reggie, we will always love you.)
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To: flaglady47

THe bigger they are, the Harder they fall.


390 posted on 03/21/2005 1:24:59 AM PST by HiTech RedNeck
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To: Southack

So Michael isn't in charge of Terri anymore?? Does this take away his Guardianship? ( please say yes)


391 posted on 03/21/2005 1:34:39 AM PST by Lovergirl (Terri..I don't personally know you but I love you. God please save Terri.)
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To: paltz
My condolences on your relatives with Alzheimer's/

The whole point is that Terri is not "brain dead" nor is she dying...she is merely handicapped...

Patients with Alzheimer's, as I wrote in a previous post, are dying...so are people with severe Parkinson's disease and with severe strokes. There is a point that they can't eat. They can chose if they wish to be tube fed, or risk dying from aspiration pneumonia ( I had a patient who had a severe stoke. We had him on a tube, but started to feed him. He did well for three months, when he had pneumonia and his damn internist put the tube back and forbade him from eating. The patient pulled out the tube, refused to have it put back in, and essentially died in three days from pneumonia...it was his choice.

In terminal Alzheimer's etc. often the tube is placed for convenience of the staff and the family. However, since usually they are pretty bad off, their life span is not really increased by putting in a tube-- average life span either way is six months...

On the other hand, I had one patient with dementia from alcoholism... who had stopped eating due to ulcer pain...she had the tube in for three months then was fine and we pulled it...she was well when I last saw her three years later...you need a good doctor who can explain these things.
392 posted on 03/21/2005 1:34:52 AM PST by LadyDoc (liberals only love politically correct poor people)
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To: pollywog; All
SHALOM & BLESSINGS!

PRAISE THE LIVING GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob!

I agree with Your post # 18...by the way the # 18 in Hebrew means:

Chai...TO LIFE!

I also give Thanks to GOD for our beloved President George W. Bush, he truly is a man of his word and a man who Believes in GOD, HIS WORD (The HOLY Scriptures) and The RIGHT TO LIFE...meaning that: ALL LIFE IS PRECIOUS.

PRAYING right now for Terri, that she will survive this lattest attempt by her estranged "Husband" and the Socialist Florida State Court system to end her life.

Lifting up in Prayer Mr. & Mrs. Schindler and the entire Family...Strength, Courage and Grace.

I'm also Praying for Mr. Schiavo, his Lawyer and the Judge involved...May GOD show them how Evil they are, cause them to Repent and Save their Souls.

Amen ~ and ~ Amen.

A Note to ALL of the Shameful Democrat Congress Members who Howled like EVIL DEMONS in the House Chamber last night and early this morning...SHAME ON ALL OF YOU.

YOU are the epitome of the Culture of DEATH that has swept through this Nation...What a Disgusting Display for ALL the World to see and hear, however, You actually showed the entire World...Who and What You Are, and to Whom You Belong, Bow Down to and Serve (haSatan).

You ALL proved just how far You ALL will go to push Your Evil Agendas, this is not the first nor the last.

Our only solice is that on The Great Day of The LORD You ALL will have to stand before HIS Holy Throne and give an account for ALL that You have done...

You will be found: Naked, Wanting and Without an Excuse!

393 posted on 03/21/2005 2:00:08 AM PST by Simcha7 ((The Plumb - Line has been Drawn, T'shuvah/Return for The Kingdom of HaShem is at hand!))
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To: paltz

America has be able to see the moral clarity of President Bush and the GOP again in contrast to the nuances and death-culture of the Democrats.

God bless President Bush!


394 posted on 03/21/2005 2:19:14 AM PST by Reader of news
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To: Simcha7; jan in Colorado

Chai..TO LIFE! Amen.


395 posted on 03/21/2005 2:22:59 AM PST by Fred Nerks (Understand Evil: Read THE LIFE OF MUHAMMAD. Link on my Page. free pdf.)
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To: thoughtomator
First I would assume comes the emergency order to have the feeding tube re-inserted

Doubtful. The Court won't issue a stay if the moving party is likely to lose on the merits, unless there's some text in the legislation that makes a TRO mandatory (which there isn't).

396 posted on 03/21/2005 2:28:15 AM PST by Sandy
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To: paltz


397 posted on 03/21/2005 2:35:58 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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"Well done, Mr. President!"
398 posted on 03/21/2005 3:41:59 AM PST by jla
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To: Qwinn
Could you be more specific as to which part of the Constitution does this? Article #, for example? There's a bunch of people I could shut up very quickly if you could provide this for me

Article III, section 2, para 2:

"In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction. In all the other Cases before mentioned, the supreme Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction, both as to Law and Fact, with such Exceptions, and under such Regulations as the Congress shall make."

399 posted on 03/21/2005 3:49:25 AM PST by Jim Noble
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To: ndt

No, you're not the only one uncomfortable with it. There are many of us. Most, however, are afraid to speak up.


400 posted on 03/21/2005 3:50:54 AM PST by ContraryMary
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