Denise M. Wassenaar v. Office of Personnel Management

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• observing that “statutes must be construed in light of their purpose. A reading of them which would lead to absurd results is to be avoided when they can be given a reasonable application consistent with their words and legislative purpose” (citations omitted)
• finding plaintiff abandoned claims by not raising them in 22 opposition to motion for summary judgment
• interpreting the phrase “an annuity computed under section 8339(a)–(f), (i), (n), (p), and (q)” in 5 U.S.C. § 8341 as not incorporating the age and service criteria for eligibility identified in § 8336(c) even though that provision is referenced in § 8339(d)(1)
• “Dismissal of a pro se complaint without leave to amend is 22 proper only if it is absolutely clear that the deficiencies of the complaint could not be cured by 23 amendment.” (internal quotation marks omitted)
• “The presumption of access is based on the need for 22 federal courts, although independent . . . to have a measure of accountability and for the 23 public to have confidence in the administration of justice.” (citation omitted)
• examining legislative history, purpose, and text of statute

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