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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE FORM 10-Q FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 FOR THE AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
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