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<LEGEND>
     THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
HAGLER BAILLY, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
</LEGEND>
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<NAME>               HAGLER BAILLY, INC.
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