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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME, CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET, CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FORM 10-K DATED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> PP&L RESOURCES, INC.
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