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<LEGEND>
     THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
HAGLER BAILLY, INC. AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE TWELVE
MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY B REFERENCE
TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
</LEGEND>


                                           
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