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<LEGEND>
    THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
    HAGLER BAILLY, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
    TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
                                   REFERENCE]
                          TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
</LEGEND>
                 
                       
                                   

       
                             
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