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

Business Editors

ADVISORY... for Wednesday (Jan. 28)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHO:   Robert B. MacIntosh, Chief Economist for Eaton Vance Corp.,
       will be available for commentary on the Federal Reserve Board
       meeting on January 28 and related implications for the economy
       and markets.

       Mr. MacIntosh is also Vice President 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.

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

WHEN:  Mr. MacIntosh will be available for commentary following the
       January 28 meeting.