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    Christian Communication    Network A Media Relations ServiceSince 19892020 Pennsylvania Ave. NWWashington, DC 20006(202) 546-0054     Search entire web Search this website   Congress and President Praised for Schiavo Action; Bishops Blasted For Inaction To: National Desk Contact: Douglas R. Scott, president of Life Decisions International (LDI), 540-631-0380, ext. 22, media@fightpp.org WASHINGTON, March 21 /Christian Wire Service/ -- Douglas R. Scott, president of Life Decisions International (LDI), today called recent action by Congress and President George W. Bush to save the life of Terri Schindler Schiavo "decisive and heroic." Scott said Congress and the President "did the right thing"...

Douglas R. Scott, president of Life Decisions International (LDI), today blasted the Florida Catholic Conference (FCC) for "a cold and feeble response to the plight of Terri Schindler Schiavo and those like her." " The FCC issued a statement that addressed Presumption for Nutrition and Hydration: "The Catholic community begins discussions regarding the withdrawal and withholding of artificial nutrition and hydration with a presumption in favor of their provision. However, when the burdens exceed the benefits of providing them, they may be withdrawn or withheld. We note that what is too burdensome for one person may not be too burdensome...