Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 13, 2006.

Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 17, 2006)

, Petitioner, represented by Robert David Beckley

United States, Respondent, represented by Paul D. Clement