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NEW YORK A pitched battle has broken out between Gov. Jeb Bush and The New York Times--on the newspaper's editorial page. Two days ago, the Times criticized the governor in an editorial called "Autopsy on the Schiavo Tragedy." While not naming Bush, it denounced "opportunistic politicians" who exploited the case. Today, the Times published a hard-hitting, critical letter from Jeb Bush--and another editorial attacking him. Bush, in his letter, said that the Times' "grotesque and chilling disrespect for the sanctity of life has never been more apparent than in your June 16 editorial...Terri Schiavo was a deeply loved daughter, wife,...

DCF documents discredit the failed attempt to reinsert Terri Schiavo's feeding tube to conduct an investigation. As the day approached in which Terri Schiavo's feeding tube was to be removed, Gov. Jeb Bush claimed there were new and compelling allegations of abuse or neglect that the state Department of Children and Families had to investigate. That effort led to a dramatic showdown between the governor and the Pinellas-Pasco circuit judge who ordered Schiavo's feeding tube removed on March 18. Bush and DCF continued to seek its reinsertion, claiming the 30 or so new complaints had to be probed. But documents...

Freeper friends, Terri's Memorial Service is this coming Tuesday night in Gulfport, Florida. Please check and see if www.baynews9.com will carry it on the internet. I'm still sad and in disbelief that the rescue fell apart. It was on it's way. We were waiting there for ambulances but instead two Sheriff's cruisers arrived. There's much work to do. There are many work groups here carrying on for Terri. The April Daily Thread as before will be a meeting place, a news digest and even in the midst of sorrow, a place to make friends. I want to thank everyone who...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal lawmakers reached an agreement on Saturday on a compromise bill to prolong the life of Terri Schiavo, a brain-dead Florida woman whose feeding tube has been removed, House Majority Leader Tom DeLay said. "We are confident that this compromise addresses everyone's concerns," DeLay, a Texas Republican, said at a news conference. "We are confident it will ... restore nutrition and hydration to Miss Schiavo." Senate leaders earlier had reached a deal to push forward the legislation that would put Schiavo's case into federal court, a Democratic aide said. The agreement would allow the House of Representatives...

Clearwater, FL (LifeNews.com) -- Bob and Mary Schindler received a setback in their effort to appoint a new legal guardian for their daughter, Terri Schiavo. Judge George Greer dismissed a legal motion that would have required Terri's estranged husband Michael to prove that he is still qualified to make her medical decisions. Judge Greer ordered that a Writ of Quo Warranto filed on behalf of the Schindlers be dismissed. The legal document asked that Michael demonstrate what legal authority allows him to continue as Terri's guardian and to show that he is complying with the law and court orders regarding...