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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the related
Form 10-Q financial statements for Centerior Energy Corporation and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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