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<ARTICLE> 6
<NAME> SSgA FUNDS
<SERIES>
<NUMBER> 21
<NAME> SSgA LIFE SOLUTIONS INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
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<NET-CHANGE-IN-ASSETS> (4592)
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[AVG-DEBT-OUTSTANDING] 0
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