
    No. 00-878.
    Mathias et al. v. WorldCom Technologies, Inc., et al.
   C. A. 7th Cir. [Certiorari granted, 532 U. S. 903.] Motion of the United States for divided argument granted. Motion of respondents WorldCom Technologies, Inc., et al. for additional time for oral argument and for divided argument denied.

Justice O’Connor took no part in the consideration or decision of these motions.  