Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 16, 2007.

Waiver of right of respondent Federal Respondent to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 29, 2007)

Party name:, Petitioner, represented by Jason Best

Federal Respondent, Respondent, represented by Paul D. Clement