Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 19, 2007.

Waiver of right of respondent U.S. District Court 9th Circuit to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due December 21, 2006)

, Petitioner, represented by Robert John Lanoue

U.S. District Court 9th Circuit, Respondent, represented by David K. Neidert