In addition, the Florida Department of Children and Families has issued a petition citing board-certified neurologist, Dr. William Polk Cheshire, who claims to have information "that seriously challenges the diagnosis that Mrs. Schiavo is in a persistent vegetative state."
Florida Governor Jeb Bush has promised to do "everything in my power" so see the Schiavo's feeding tube is replaced.
"This new information raises serious concerns and warrants immediate action," he said.
Outside of the hospice where her daughter resides, an emotional Mary Schindler told reporters that Terri is "fading fast."
"Please, senators," she said, "for the love of God, I'm begging you, don't let my daughter die of thirst."
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In an effort to save Terri Schindler-Schiavo from the court ordered death by starvation, the Society for Truth and Justice requested and delivered several legal briefs that explain to Governor Jeb Bush that he has the legal authority to save Terri Schiavo despite the courts' rulings.