
    No. 00-1531.
    No. 00-1711.
    Verizon Maryland Inc. v. Public Service Commission of Maryland et al.; and United States v. Public Service Commission of Maryland et al.
   C. A. 4th Cir. [Certiorari granted, 533 U. S. 928.] Motion of the Solicitor General for divided argument granted.

Justice O’Connor took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion.  