ADVISORY/ Attention Economic and Financial Reporters: Eaton Vance Chief Economist Available For Commentary.

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WHO: Robert MacIntosh, Vice President and Chief Economist of Eaton Vance Management and manager of three closed-end portfolios, as well as manager for single-state, tax-exempt funds in nine states: Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Virginia, and West Virginia. WHAT: Commentary on figures coming out tomorrow on Housing Starts and Building Permits, as well as Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization. WHEN: Mr. MacIntosh is available for commentary and can be reached directly at 617-598-8143.