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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
related Form 10-Q financial statements for Ohio Edison Company and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
(Amounts in 1,000's.) Income tax expense includes $10,042,000 related
to other income.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> OHIO EDISON COMPANY
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