Rehearing DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 5, 2007.

Petition for Rehearing filed.

Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 27, 2006.

Waiver of right of respondents United States, et al. to respond filed.

Waiver of right of respondents American Red Cross, et al. to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due September 27, 2006)

, Petitioner, represented by Clement Mosseri

American Red Cross, et al., Respondent, represented by Nancy G. Lischer

United States, et al., Respondent, represented by Paul D. Clement