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Healy’s appointment is effective Dec. 26.

The pipeline has been carrying oil for three years.

Payments didn't start going out until more than a week after the April 26 deadline set by Congress.

The program was blocked by Morris last month.

U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill did not say in his order when he will make a final decision in the case.

Third Judicial District Judge Nena James will retire Oct. 18.

State officials followed the right process under Wyoming law, Powder River Basin Resource Council attorney Shannon Anderson argued.

Conder received degrees from the University of Utah and graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law.