The joint motion to expedite consideration of the

jurisdictional statement and to set an expedited briefing

schedule is granted. In this case, probable jurisdiction

is noted. The brief of the Solicitor General is to be

filed with the Clerk and served upon opposing counsel

on or before 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 1998. The

brief of appellees are to be filed with the Clerk

and served upon opposing counsel on or before 3 p.m.,

Wednesday, November 4, 1998. A reply brief, if any, is

to be filed with the Clerk and served upon opposing

counsel on or before Tuesday, November 17, 1998. Rule

29.2 does not apply. The case is consolidated for oral

argument on Monday, November 30, 1998, with No. 98-404,

Department of Commerce v. United States House of