Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 15, 2008.

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 February 13, 2008)

, Petitioner, represented by Paul R. Stafford

United States, Respondent, represented by Paul D. Clement