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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
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OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 FOR INFORMATION RESOURCE
ENGINEERING, INC. AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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