UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. Secretary Department of Corrections et al
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ORDER denying 9 Motion to Dismiss; denying 9 Motion to Change Venue Answer Deadline 12/31/2012 Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 12/19/2012. (cqs)
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