… between the ages of 18 and 62 who is not legally disabled will have to meet the new regulations. People enrolled in college or job-training programs would be exempt… Jacqueline Gonzalez, who lives in Troy’s Griswold Heights apartments, said she won’t leave her 8-month-old to perform community service. The mother of three said she… Continue reading New Rules Raise the Cost of Public Housing
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Father Johansen is going to Florida
Details here, at Thrown Back.
Latest News On Terri
PRESS RELEASE Special Session Called in State Legislature Speaker of the House, Johnnie Byrd to introduce “Terri’s Bill” Clearwater, FL October 19, 2003: The Governor of Florida, Jeb Bush, has called a special session of the Florida Legislature for Monday, October 20, 2003. At that time, Florida’s Speaker of the House will introduce “Terri’s Bill”.… Continue reading Latest News On Terri
I don’t know if this will help at all…
Governor Bush, you can still help!
Five different lawyers and legal entities have submitted suggestions to Governor Jeb Bush on actions he can take to save Terri Schiavo. Read more here. May I add a few more? such as impeaching Judge Greer? calling out the National Guard? How about charging Michael Schiavo with contempt of court for spending the rehab money… Continue reading Governor Bush, you can still help!
Thinking About Terri
I was up feeling ill last night thinking about how horrible it must be for poor Terri right now. It takes 7-10 days to starve to death. I was up anyway giving Gorbulas nebulizer treatments because he has a cold and is quite wheezy. But this was on the forefront my mind. I still do… Continue reading Thinking About Terri
Terri’s Time is Running Out
From the Terri’s Fight mailing list: Terri Schindler-Schiavo, age 39, will have her feeding tube removed at 2PM on Wednesday, October 15, unless Governor Jeb Bush is persuaded to intervene. On Monday, October 13, at 12 noon, Terri’s family and friends will begin a 24-hour-a-day vigil outside the Woodside Hospice where Terri lives. Hospice Woodside… Continue reading Terri’s Time is Running Out
Regents approve changes to tests
Albany — Board delays raising the passing grade on required exams for two years, will modify controversial math test; education chief says moves aimed at helping students succeed Why do they bother having education standards at all if what happens is the rich kids cannot make the grade, complain and the standards are reduced? Everytime… Continue reading Regents approve changes to tests