946 F.2d 1566
292 U.S.App.D.C. 86
NOTICE: D.C. Circuit Local Rule 11(c) states that unpublished orders, judgments, and explanatory memoranda may not be cited as precedents, but counsel may refer to unpublished dispositions when the binding or preclusive effect of the disposition, rather than its quality as precedent, is relevant.Darrell PROWS, Appellant,v.J. Michael QUINLAN, et al.
No. 90-5121.
United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.
March 13, 1991.Rehearing Denied May 7, 1991.

ORDER
PER CURIAM.


1
Upon consideration of the motion for summary affirmance, the court's order to show cause filed August 13, 1990 and the response thereto, it is


2
ORDERED that the order to show cause be discharged.   It is


3
FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for summary affirmance be granted substantially for the reasons stated by the district court in its order filed April 5, 1990.   The merits of the parties' positions are so clear as to justify summary action.   See Taxpayers Watchdog, Inc. v. Stanley, 819 F.2d 294, 297 (D.C.Cir.1987) (per curiam);   Walker v. Washington, 627 F.2d 541, 545 (D.C.Cir.)  (per curiam), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 994 (1980).


4
The Clerk is directed to withhold issuance of the mandate herein until seven days after disposition of any timely petition for rehearing.   See D.C.Cir.Rule 15.

