Terri Schiavo: US Govt. to Intervene with Subpoenas

The US House of Representatives has announced that they will issue Congressional subpoenas to prevent the removal of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube at 1.00pm EST today, 18 March. As reported by Fox News:

"In a last-ditch effort to save Terri Schiavo's life, a House committee plans to issue subpoenas Friday to stop doctors from removing the severely brain-damaged woman's feeding tube. The extraordinary legislative maneuver comes after the House and Senate failed to agree on legislation to keep the woman alive before leaving Washington for their spring holiday."

(Hat Tip: Wittenberg Gate)

Also covered by The Guardian, which reports:

"In a two-pronged approach, a House committee was issuing congressional subpoenas ordering the doctors to halt, while an attorney for the parents of the woman, Terri Schiavo, said he would ask a federal judge in Tampa to block the removal and review the actions of state courts.
...At the White House, President Bush left little doubt where he stands. "The case of Terri Schiavo raises complex issues," he said in a statement. "Yet in instances like this one, where there are serious questions and substantial doubts, our society, our laws and our courts should have a presumption in favor of life. Those who live at the mercy of others deserve our special care and concern."

It is not known if the health professionals caring for Terri Schiavo will heed the subpoenas. Failure to do so could result in them being held in contempt of Congress. Today is an extremely important day. Please pray for Terri Schiavo and those who are in decision making processes that affect her life.