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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE RELATED
FORM 10-Q FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.  (AMOUNTS IN
1,000'S).  INCOME TAX EXPENSE INCLUDES $177,000 RELATED TO OTHER INCOME.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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