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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS ON FORM
10-Q FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998.
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<NAME> NOVACARE EMPLOYEE SERVICES, INC.
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<F1>"Total Costs" consist of cost of services and selling and administrative
expenses.
<F2>"Other Expenses" consist of amortization of goodwill offset by interest income.
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