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 Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2005 3:56 pm Post subject: DeLay seeks legislation on judges |
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http://www.washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20050414-090030-1944r.htm
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DeLay seeks legislation on judges
Washington, DC, Apr. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. House Majority Leader Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, has asked for recommendations on legislation regarding judges' decisions in the Terri Schiavo case.
DeLay became involved with the Schiavo case, in which the husband of a brain-damaged woman received a state judge's order to have the woman's feeding tube removed and the federal courts did not intervene. Schiavo died about two weeks later. DeLay then said the judges responsible for such decisions would be held accountable.
On Wednesday, while saying Schiavo's death may have made him "more passionate" than usual, DeLay told a news conference he told the House Judiciary Committee to recommend legislation regarding the courts. He said, "Of course I believe in an independent judiciary," but added it was congressional duty to rein in the courts, The New York Times reported. He did not outline what kind of legislative action he was seeking.
DeLay did not talk of the allegations of ethical improprieties that have surrounded him in recent weeks, saying "I'm not here to discuss the Democrats' agenda." He claims the allegations are driven by the minority party, although Rep. Christopher Shays, R-Conn., has suggested DeLay leave his leadership post. |
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