Date:    12/19/1999  5:41 PM

Subject: Level the playing field
 
I support Chairman Levitt's efforts to level the playing field relative to 
company information made available to large institutions before it is available 
to the media and individual investors.  Way to go, Mr. Levitt.
     
Very truly,
     
Patrick C. Swope
17445 SW 104th Ave
Tualatin, Oregon  97062