FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             98-86

Washington, D.C., September 15, 1998

                       Media Advisory
                              
  SEC Commissioner Laura Unger to Testify on the Impact of
                  Year 2000 on Mutual Funds
                              
What:  Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Laura
Unger will testify before the Senate Special Committee on
the Year 2000 Technology Problem regarding the effect of
Year 2000 on mutual funds.

When:  Thursday, September 17; 9:30 a.m.

Where:  Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 192

Media Contact:  Chris Ullman  (202) 942-0020

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