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(Do not use this space) UNITED STATES ----------------------------
---------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OMB APPROVAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ----------------------------
OMB Number: 3235-0230
Expires: May 31, 2000
FORM N-23C-1 Estimated average burden
hours per response.....1.00
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STATEMENT BY REGISTERED CLOSED-END
INVESTMENT COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO PURCHASES OF ITS OWN
SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-23C-1 DURING THE LAST CALENDAR MONTH
(See rules and instructions on back of this form. If acknowledgement is desired, file this form with
the Commission in triplicate.)
REPORT FOR CALENDAR MONTH ENDING November 30, 2000
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(Name of registered closed-end investment company)
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Approximate Asset
Date of Number of Price Value of Approximate Name of Seller
Each Identification Shares Per Asset Coverage Per Share or of
Transaction of Security Purchased Share at Time of Purchase Seller's Broker
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Nov. 21, The New America 400 $25,000 $51,801 Lehman Brothers
2000 High Income
Fund Inc. Auction
Term Preferred
Stock Series C
Nov. 28, The New America 400 $25,000 $52,700 Lehman Brothers
2000 High Income
Fund Inc. Auction
Term Preferred
Stock Series A
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REMARKS: The New America High Income Fund Inc.
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Name of Registrant
By Ellen E. Terry
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(Name)
Date of Statement: December 5, 2000 Vice President
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POTENTIAL PERSONS WHO ARE TO RESPOND TO THE COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN THIS FORM ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RESPOND UNLESS THE FORM
DISPLAYS A CURRENTLY VALID OMB CONTROL NUMBER. SEC 1580 (5-97)
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