ADVISORY/ Eaton Vance Chief Economist Available For Comment on Tomorrow's Release of Consumer Price Index.

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ADVISORY...for Friday (March 17)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

ATTENTION ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL REPORTERS:

WHO:     Robert B. MacIntosh, Vice President and economic spokesman
         for Eaton Vance, who also serves as Portfolio Manager for
         single-state, tax-exempt funds in seven states.

WHAT:    Commentary on tomorrow's release of the Consumer Price Index
         by the Department of Labor and related implications for the
         economy and the markets.

WHERE:   Mr. MacIntosh can be reached directly at 617-598-8143.

WHEN:    Mr. MacIntosh is available for comment following the
         March 17th release.