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Nature of Suit Code: 865
Nature of Suit: Social Security - RSI (405(g))
Cause of Action: 42:405g Review of HHS Decision (RSI)

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 Michael J. Astrue became the Social Security Commissioner on

February 12, 2007. Pursuant to Rule 25(d)(1) of the Federal

Rules of Civil Procedure, Michael J. Astrue has been substituted

for Commissioner Jo Anne B. Barnhart as the defendant in this

suit.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

FAYETTEVILLE DIVISION

JOHN BIDDINGER PLAINTIFF

vs. Case No. 06-5107

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE DEFENDANT 1

O R D E R

On this 13th day of March, 2007, the court has before it for

consideration plaintiff's request for attorney's fees and costs

pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412.

For reasons set forth in the report and recommendation filed by

the Honorable James R. Marschewski, United States Magistrate Judge

for the Western District of Arkansas, on February 20, 2007, the

court finds that the Magistrate's recommendations should be

adopted in toto and hereby awards plaintiff's attorney fees in the

amount of $754.02, representing 4.75 hours of work at a rate of

$150.00, and $41.52 in expenses. This amount shall be pad in

addition to, and not out of, any past-due benefits plaintiff may

be awarded in the future. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

/s/Jimm Larry Hendren

HON. JIMM LARRY HENDREN

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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