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

Business Editors

ADVISORY...

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHO:      Robert B. MacIntosh, Chief Economist for Eaton Vance Corp.,
          will be available for commentary on the Employment Report
          released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S.
          Department of Labor on April 4.

          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 April 4 Report.