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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
System Energy's financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 
1995 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such 
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.    
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