American Century Government Income Trust DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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SCHEDULE 14A

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Proxy Talking Points for Direct Reps

April 20 – 25 (proxies may still be in the mail stream)

“Have you received the proxy we recently mailed to you?”

If……	Then……..
No	“It is in the mail. You will receive it by the end of April. Once you do receive it, we would appreciate your taking the time to vote.”
Yes	“Have you mailed back the proxy card or voted online?”
	Yes	“We appreciate your taking the time to vote”
	No	“May I transfer you to someone who can take your vote over the phone? It only takes minutes.”
		Yes	Transfer the call to 1-866-450-8467
		No	“You can return the proxy card by mail, cast your vote online or call at your convenience.”
			● 1-866-450-8457 ● Online address for voting

Received and misplaced	“Would you like me to transfer you to someone who can send you another copy?”
	Yes	Transfer to proxy vendor at 1-866-450-8467
	No	“Would you like me to order you another copy?”
		No	-
		Yes	Record information and………….

After April 25 (proxies should have all been delivered)

“I notice that we do not have a record of your vote for the proxy we recently mailed. Have you had a chance to vote?”

If……	Then……..
Yes	“I’m sure our records will reflect that soon. We appreciate your taking the time to vote.”
No	“May I transfer you to someone who can take your vote over the phone? It only takes minutes.”
	Yes	Transfer the call to 1-866-450-8467
	No	“You can return the proxy card by mail, cast your vote online or call at your convenience.”
		● 1-866-450-8467 ● Online address for voting

Proxy was not received or was misplaced	“Would you like me to transfer you to someone who can take your vote over the phone or send you another copy?”
	Yes	Transfer to proxy vendor
	No	“Would you like me to order you another copy?”
		No	-
		Yes	Record information and………….

Broadridge – 1-866-450-8467

Q. How should I vote?

A. The Boards, including all independent directors, unanimously recommend you vote FOR all of the proposals.

Dear Investor:

Recently we sent you proxy materials via email for the Special Meeting of Shareholders to take place on June 16, 2010. Our records indicate that we have not received your important vote. We urge you to vote today in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the Meeting as scheduled and avoid future reminders and the possibility of an adjournment.

You can vote today using the control number and phone number or Web site address shown in your email.

If you have any questions or to vote your shares, please contact our proxy solicitation agent, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., toll-free at 1-866-450-8467. Representatives are available weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Please remember, the Board has unanimously recommended a vote “FOR” the proposal(s) detailed in your proxy statement.

Thank you for prompt vote and continued support of American Century Investments®.

0410 001 EMAIL

Reminder Notice -Email

Subject: Have you voted your proxy(s)?

Don’t forget to vote your proxy(s)!

If you have yet to vote, please vote today to avoid receiving reminder notices from us. You can vote online at proxyweb.com or by phone at 1-866-450-8467.

Please review the proxy material, which outlines the proposals impacting your fund(s).

Click here to view the Proxy Statement.

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Click here to view the Reminder Letter

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A list of your individual accounts appears below.

Fund name

Control Number

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To vote all your accounts as the board recommends, please click on the 'Vote with management' button below.

To vote each proposal or account individually, please click on the 'Vote each proposal or account individually' button below.

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