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03/21/2005 Archived Entry: "States have rights?"

Legal questions abound about legislation to keep Schiavo alive
Some scholars say the law, which is expected to be signed by President
Bush Monday, tramples important constitutional mechanisms that separate
the branches of government and prevent retroactive lawmaking. Others say
it may be ill advised and even unprecedented, but probably doesn't exceed
what Congress can legally do.

Why Schiavo is a cause clbre
Behind the move by many Republicans on Capitol Hill is a desire to advance a
"culture of life" agenda that they think will be important in the 2006 elections and beyond.

Schiavo Case Sparks Push for Living Wills
Experts Say Ending Feeding Can Lead to a Gentle Death