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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements for Community Investment Partners III L.P., L.L.L.P.
for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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