(ORDER LIST: 531 U.S.)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2001

ORDER IN PENDING CASE

The motion to direct the Clerk to file a motionfor leave to file a petition for writs of mandamus,prohibition an d declaratory judgment is denied.

CERTIORARI DENIED

The motion of petitioners for leave to file apetition for a writ of certiorari on 8 1/2 by 11 inchpage proofs is granted. The motion of respondent Floridafor leave to file a brief in opposition on 8 1/2 by 11inch page proofs is granted. The petition for a writ ofcertiorari is denied.

00-953 JONES, STEPHEN E., ET AL. V. BUSH, GEORGE W., ET AL.
00-961 HARRIS, ROBERT N., ET AL. V. FL ELECTIONS CANVASSING

The motions of petitioners for leave to file apetitions for writs of certiorari on 8 l/2 by 11 inchpage proofs are granted. The petitions for writs ofcertiorari are denied.