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THIS FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED
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SECURITY GROUP, INC. FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000, AND IS QUALIFIED IN
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