ADVISORY/ Eaton Vance Makes Announcement.

Economic and Financial Reporters

ADVISORY... for Wednesday (Jan. 31)

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WHO:     Robert B. MacIntosh, economic spokesman for Eaton Vance
         Corp., will be available for commentary on investment
         implications of action taken at January 31 Federal Reserve
         meeting.

         Mr. MacIntosh is also a Vice President of Eaton Vance
         Management and Portfolio Manager for single-state, tax-exempt
         funds in seven states:  Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts,
         Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey and Rhode Island.

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

WHEN:    Mr. MacIntosh will be available for commentary following the
         January 31 meeting.