IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

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United States of America,	)

)	Civil Action No.: 1:05CV02102 (EGS)

Plaintiff,	)

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v.	)

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SBC Communications, Inc. and	)

AT&T Corp.,	)

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Defendants.	)

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United States of America,	)

)	Civil Action No.: 1:05CV02103 (EGS)

Plaintiff,	)

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v.	)

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Verizon Communications Inc. and	)

MCI, Inc.,	)

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Defendants.	)

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ORDER DENYING MOTION BY MICHAEL LOVERN, SR., ET AL, FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE FOR PURPOSES OF APPEAL

Upon consideration of the Motion by Michael Lovern, Sr., et al, for Leave to Intervene for Purposes of Appeal, as well as the record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion by Michael Lovern, Sr., et al, for Leave to Intervene for Purposes of Appeal is DENIED.

Dated: _____________	____________________________________

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE