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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000891092-11-003944
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20110616
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20110616
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20110616

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIVEST FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000835948
		IRS NUMBER:				222919170
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05611
		FILM NUMBER:		11915977

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIVEST FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIPLUS FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19880913

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNI ENHANCED FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000844172
		IRS NUMBER:				222946695
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05739
		FILM NUMBER:		11915985

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIENHANCED FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000879361
		IRS NUMBER:				223136942
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06414
		FILM NUMBER:		11915953

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920717

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD NEW YORK QUALITY FUND, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000882150
		IRS NUMBER:				223144223
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06500
		FILM NUMBER:		11915960

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD NEW YORK INSURED FUND, INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070612

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD NEW YORK INSURED FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920717

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NEW YORK MUNIYIELD FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19600201

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD MICHIGAN QUALITY FUND II, INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000882151
		IRS NUMBER:				223144219
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06501
		FILM NUMBER:		11915964

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD MICHIGAN INSURED FUND II, INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070612

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD MICHIGAN INSURED FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020620

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD MICHIGAN FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920717

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD CALIFORNIA FUND, INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000882152
		IRS NUMBER:				223144221
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06499
		FILM NUMBER:		11915975

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			08536
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			08536

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD CALIFORNIA FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920717

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CALIFORNIA MUNIYIELD FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19600201

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD INVESTMENT FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000882153
		IRS NUMBER:				223144222
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06502
		FILM NUMBER:		11915965

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD FLORIDA FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070612

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD FLORIDA FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920717

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FLORIDA MUNIYIELD FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19600201

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND III, INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000883412
		IRS NUMBER:				223165131
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06540
		FILM NUMBER:		11915967

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD INSURED FUND, INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070612

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD INSURED FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920717

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD NEW JERSEY FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000884216
		IRS NUMBER:				223153971
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06570
		FILM NUMBER:		11915962

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100  BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100  BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD NEW JERSEY FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920811

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000887394
		IRS NUMBER:				223194461
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06660
		FILM NUMBER:		11915958

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920929

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD CALIFORNIA QUALITY FUND, INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000888410
		IRS NUMBER:				223194459
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06692
		FILM NUMBER:		11915974

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD CALIFORNIA INSURED FUND, INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070612

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD CALIFORNIA INSURED FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20050726

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD CALIFORNIA INSURED FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920929

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000890196
		IRS NUMBER:				223170744
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06660
		FILM NUMBER:		11915957

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD QUALITY FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920929

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD MICHIGAN QUALITY FUND, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000890393
		IRS NUMBER:				223196060
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07080
		FILM NUMBER:		11915963

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		800 SCUDDERS MILL RD
		CITY:			PLAINSBORO
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			08536
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6092825284

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		800 SCUDDERS MILL RD
		CITY:			PLAINSBORO
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			08536

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD MICHIGAN INSURED FUND, INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070611

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD MICHIGAN INSURED FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020620

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD MICHIGAN INSURED FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020620

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD NEW JERSEY QUALITY FUND, INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000891037
		IRS NUMBER:				223196059
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07138
		FILM NUMBER:		11915961

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD NEW JERSEY INSURED FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20061026

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD NEW JERSEY INSURED FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19921217

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD NEW JERSEY FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19600201

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD PENNSYLVANIA QUALITY FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000891038
		IRS NUMBER:				223199516
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NJ
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07136
		FILM NUMBER:		11915959

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD PENNSYLVANIA INSURED FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20080620

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD INSURED PENNSYLVANIA FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070803

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD PENNSYLVANIA FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070611

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD INVESTMENT QUALITY FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000891188
		IRS NUMBER:				223196058
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07156
		FILM NUMBER:		11915966

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD INSURED INVESTMENT FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20080926

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD FLORIDA INSURED FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070611

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD FLORIDA INSURED FUND /NJ/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19921217

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK SENIOR HIGH INCOME FUND, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000896665
		IRS NUMBER:				223226962
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07456
		FILM NUMBER:		11915956

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SENIOR HIGH INCOME PORTFOLIO INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930714

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIVEST FUND II INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000897269
		IRS NUMBER:				223220659
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07478
		FILM NUMBER:		11915978

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8004417762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIVEST FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930714

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000900724
		IRS NUMBER:				223238901
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07634
		FILM NUMBER:		11915971

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930714

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH & EDUCATION TAX EXEMPT TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000901824
		IRS NUMBER:				043196366

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07660
		FILM NUMBER:		11915955

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND, INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000911308
		IRS NUMBER:				223246522
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07083
		FILM NUMBER:		11915976

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND INC /NJ/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970814

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIYIELD ARIZONA FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930826

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS FUND II , INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001038190
		IRS NUMBER:				223559055
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08215
		FILM NUMBER:		11915983

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIHOLDINGS FUND II INC /NJ/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19981110

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIHOLDINGS INSURED FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970519

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIHOLDINGS FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970422

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS INVESTMENT QUALITY FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001045126
		IRS NUMBER:				223536487
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08349
		FILM NUMBER:		11915980

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS INSURED INVESTMENT FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20080926

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS FLORIDA INSURED FUND, INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070611

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIHOLDINGS FLORIDA INSURED FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970828

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND III INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001049549
		IRS NUMBER:				223560585
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08497
		FILM NUMBER:		11915954

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND III INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19971218

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001051003
		IRS NUMBER:				223564108
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08603
		FILM NUMBER:		11915968

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070611

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DEBT STRATEGIES FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030428

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DEBT STRATEGIES FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19971208

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS CALIFORNIA QUALITY FUND, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001051004
		IRS NUMBER:				223559052
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08573
		FILM NUMBER:		11915984

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS CALIFORNIA INSURED FUND, INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070611

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIHOLDINGS CALIFORNIA INSURED FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20000828

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIHOLDINGS CALIFORNIA INSURED FUND II INC/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980120

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS NEW JERSEY QUALITY FUND, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001053988
		IRS NUMBER:				223564106
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08621
		FILM NUMBER:		11915979

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS NEW JERSEY INSURED FUND, INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070611

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIHOLDINGS NEW JERSEY INSURED FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980129

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS QUALITY FUND, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001058234
		IRS NUMBER:				223544348
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08707
		FILM NUMBER:		11915981

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS INSURED FUND, INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070611

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIHOLDINGS INSURED FUND INC/NJ
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980319

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS QUALITY FUND II, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001071899
		IRS NUMBER:				223636347
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-09191
		FILM NUMBER:		11915982

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK MUNIHOLDINGS INSURED FUND II, INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20080619

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNIHOLDINGS INSURED FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19981009

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND V INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001160469
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-10521
		FILM NUMBER:		11915973

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND V INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20011004

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001215664
		IRS NUMBER:				371461533
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21286
		FILM NUMBER:		11915969

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK PREFERRED INCOME STRATEGIES FUND, INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070612

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PREFERRED INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030124

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PREFERRED INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030123

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND VI INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001222401
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21318
		FILM NUMBER:		11915972

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CORPORATE HIGH YIELD FUND VI INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030917

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CORPORATE HIGH YIELD VI
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030310

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST I
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001229876
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21341
		FILM NUMBER:		11915970

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK PREFERRED & CORPORATE INCOME STRATEGIES FUND, INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070612

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PREFERRED & CORPORATE INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030612

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PREFERRED INCOME STRATEGIES FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030430

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNI INTERMEDIATE DURATION FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001232860
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21348
		FILM NUMBER:		11915987

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNI INTERMEDIATE DURATION FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030514

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK MUNI NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE DURATION FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001232863
		IRS NUMBER:				043768342
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21346
		FILM NUMBER:		11915986

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNI NEW YORK INTERMEDIATE DURATION FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030514

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK FLOATING RATE INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001259708
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21413
		FILM NUMBER:		11915988

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FLOATING RATE INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030813

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock FLOATING RATE INCOME STRATEGIES FUND II INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001269143
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21464
		FILM NUMBER:		11915989

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FLOATING RATE INCOME STRATEGIES FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20031105

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLACKROCK ENHANCED CAPITAL & INCOME FUND, INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001278895
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21506
		FILM NUMBER:		11915991

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACKROCK CAPITAL & INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20061018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CAPITAL & INCOME STRATEGIES FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040205

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock Diversified Income Strategies Fund, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001303649
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21637
		FILM NUMBER:		11915992

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Diversified Income Strategies Portfolio, Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040921

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Diversified Income Strategy Portfolio, Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040920

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Deversified Income Strategy Portfolio, Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040920

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001336050
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21793
		FILM NUMBER:		11915990

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-441-7762

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 BELLEVUE PARKWAY
		CITY:			WILMINGTON
		STATE:			DE
		ZIP:			19809

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Enhanced Government Fund
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20051027

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Enhanced Government Income Fund
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20050812
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<P style="text-align: center;"><B><font size="3">UNITED STATES</font></B><font size="3"><BR>
  <B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></font><B><br>
  </B><B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B></P>
<P style="text-align: center;"> <B><font size="4">SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION</font></B></P>
<P style="text-align: center;"> <B>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
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  </TR>
  <TR valign="bottom">
    <TD width="5%"> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left> Preliminary Proxy Statement</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="bottom">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="bottom">
    <TD> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left> <B>Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted
      by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))</B></TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="bottom">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="bottom">
    <TD> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left> Definitive Proxy Statement</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="bottom">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="bottom">
    <TD> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|X|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left> Definitive Additional Materials</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="bottom">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="bottom">
    <TD> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left> Soliciting Material Pursuant to &#167;240.14a-12</TD>
  </TR>
</TABLE>
<P style="text-align: center;"> <B>BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund III, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund V, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust I, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust II, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Diversified Income Strategies Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund II, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Muni New York Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniEnhanced Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund II, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund II, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniHoldings Investment Quality Fund</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniVest Fund II, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniVest Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield Arizona Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield California Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield California Quality Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund III, Inc. <br>
  </B><B>BlackRock MuniYield Investment Quality Fund</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund II, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield New Jersey Quality Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>BlackRock Senior High Income Fund, Inc.</B><BR>
  <B>The Massachusetts Health &amp; Education Tax-Exempt Trust</B></P>
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<div align="center"><B>(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)</B> </div>
<br>
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<div align="center"><B>(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other than
  the Registrant)</B> </div>
<P style="text-align: left;"> Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):</P>
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  <TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left width="5%"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|X|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=4>No fee required.</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=4>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=4> Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules
      14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=3>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left width="5%"> (1)</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=3> Title of each class of securities to which transaction
      applies:</TD>
  </TR>
  <tr valign="top">
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left colspan="4">&nbsp;</td>
  </tr>
  <tr valign="top">
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left colspan="4"> <hr noshade size="1"> </td>
  </tr>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD colspan=5>&nbsp; </TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left> (2)</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=3> Aggregate number of securities to which transaction
      applies:</TD>
  </TR>
  <tr valign="top">
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left colspan="4">&nbsp;</td>
  </tr>
  <tr valign="top">
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left colspan="4"> <hr noshade size="1"> </td>
  </tr>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD colspan=5>&nbsp; </TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left> (3)</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=3> Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction
      computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which
      the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):</TD>
  </TR>
  <tr valign="top">
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left colspan="4">&nbsp;</td>
  </tr>
  <tr valign="top">
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left colspan="4"> <hr noshade size="1"> </td>
  </tr>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD colspan=5>&nbsp; </TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left> (4)</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=3> Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:</TD>
  </TR>
  <tr valign="top">
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left colspan="4">&nbsp;</td>
  </tr>
  <tr valign="top">
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left colspan="4"> <hr noshade size="1"> </td>
  </tr>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD colspan=5>&nbsp; </TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left> (5)</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=3> Total fee paid:</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=2>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan="4"> <hr noshade size="1"> </TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=2>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left width="5%"> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=2> Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=2>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">|_|</font></TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=2> Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided
      by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting
      fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
      number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left colspan=2>&nbsp; </TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left height="6">&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left height="6">&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left height="6">&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left height="6" width="5%"> (1)</TD>
    <TD height="6"> Amount Previously Paid:</TD>
  </TR>
  <tr valign="top">
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left colspan="2">&nbsp;</td>
  </tr>
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    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left>&nbsp;</td>
    <td align=left colspan="2"> <hr noshade size="1"> </td>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left> (2)</TD>
    <TD>Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:</TD>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan="2"> <hr noshade size="1"> </TD>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left> (3)</TD>
    <TD>Filing Party:</TD>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan="2">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left colspan="2"> <hr noshade size="1"> </TD>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
  </TR>
  <TR valign="top">
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align=left> (4)</TD>
    <TD>Date Filed:</TD>
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<b><font size="3">*** Exercise Your </font></b><font size="3"><b><i>Right </i>to Vote ***</b></font></p>
  <p align="center"><b>Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the <br>
    Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on July 28, 2011.</b>
</p>
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      <td align=left width="50%"><b>BLACKROCK CLOSED-END FUNDS</b></td>
      <td align=center colspan=3><b><u>Meeting Information</u></b></td>
    </tr>

    <tr valign=bottom>
      <td align=left width="50%">&nbsp;</td>
      <td style="TEXT-INDENT: 2px" align=left colspan="2"><b>Meeting Type:</b></td>
      <td align=left width="37%">Annual</td>
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    <tr valign=bottom>
      <td align=left width="50%">&nbsp;</td>
      <td style="TEXT-INDENT: 2px" align=left colspan="2"><b>For holders as of:</b></td>
      <td width="37%">May 31, 2011</td>
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      <td align=left width="50%">&nbsp;</td>
      <td style="TEXT-INDENT: 2px" align=left colspan="2"><b>Date: </b>July 28, 2011</td>
      <td align=left width="37%"><b>Time: </b>10:30 a.m. EASTERN TIME</td>
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      <td width="50%"></td>
      <td width="11%"><b>Location: </b></td>
      <td colspan=2>BlackRock Advisors, LLC <br>
        Park Avenue Plaza <br>
        55 East 52nd Street, 11th Floor <br>
        New York, NY 10055</td>
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        You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named fund.
        <p>This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at <i>www.proxyvote.com </i>or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).</p>
        <p>We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
        </p>
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      <td width="50%">&nbsp;</td>
      <td colspan=3>&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
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      <td width="50%"></td>
      <td colspan=3 bgcolor="black">
        <p></p>
        <p><b><font color=#ffffff>See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.</font></b></p>
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&#151;&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b><font size="3">Before You Vote</font></b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&#151;&#151;<br>

How to Access the Proxy Materials
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      <tr valign=bottom>
        <td align=left width="100%" colspan="3">PROXY STATEMENT</td>
      </tr>

      <tr valign=bottom>
        <td align=left width="100%" colspan="3"><b>How to View Online:</b></td>
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        <td align=left colspan=3>Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow <b><font face="Wingdings 3">g</font> </b><u>| XXXX XXXX XXXX </u>| (located on the following page) and visit: <i>www.proxyvote.com.</i></td>
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        <td width="60%">www.proxyvote.com</td>
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        <td width="20%">
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  <br>

  <p align="center"><b>&#151;&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font size="3">How To Vote</font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&#151;&#151;<br>
    </b>Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods</p>
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          <p><b>Vote In Person: </b>If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a "<i>legal proxy.</i>" To do so, please follow the instructions at <i>www.proxyvote.com </i>or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.</p>
          <p><b>Vote By Internet: </b>To vote now by Internet, go to <i>www.proxyvote.com. </i>Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow  <b><font face="Wingdings 3">g</font> </b><u>| XXXX XXXX XXXX </u>| available and follow the instructions.</p>
          <p><b>Vote By Mail: </b>You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.</p>
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  <p align="center"><b>[Form for Funds without Preferred Shares]</b>
  </p>

  <table border=1 cellspacing=0 style="font-family: 'Arial';font-size: 10pt;" width=425 cellpadding="2">

    <tr valign="bottom" align="center">
      <td> <b>Voting Items</b></td>
    </tr>

  </table>
  <p> <b>The Board of Directors recommends you vote
    FOR the following:</b></p>
  <table border=0 cellspacing=0 style="font-family: 'Arial';font-size: 10pt;" width="50%">

    <tr>
      <td nowrap valign=top width="3%"> <b>1.</b>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;    </td>
      <td colspan=4> <b>To Elect Board Member Nominees:</b>  </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td nowrap valign=top>&nbsp;</td>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom" width=5%> 01)</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> Paul L. Audet</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom" width=5%> 07)</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> Henry Gabbay</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 02)</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> Michael J. Castellano</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 08)</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> Jerrold B. Harris</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 03)</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> Richard E. Cavanagh</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 09)</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> R. Glenn Hubbard</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 04)</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> Frank J. Fabozzi</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 10)</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> W. Carl Kester</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 05)</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> Kathleen F. Feldstein</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 11)</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> Karen P. Robards</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 06)</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> James T. Flynn</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom">&nbsp; </td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom">&nbsp; </td>
    </tr>

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  <p> <b>NOTE: </b>Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.</p>
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  <p align="center"><b>[Form for Funds with Preferred Shares]</b>
  </p>
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      <td> <b>Voting Items</b></td>
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  <p> <b>The Board of Directors recommends you vote
    FOR the following:</b></p>
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      <td nowrap valign=top width="3%"> <b>1.</b>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;    </td>
      <td colspan=4> <b>To Elect Board Member Nominees:</b>  </td>
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      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td nowrap valign=top>&nbsp;</td>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td>&nbsp;</td>
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      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom" width=5%> 01)</td>
      <td> Paul L. Audet      </td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom" width=5%> 06)</td>
      <td> Henry Gabbay       </td>
    </tr>

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      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 02)</td>
      <td> Michael J. Castellano      </td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 07)</td>
      <td> Jerrold B. Harris  </td>
    </tr>

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      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 03)</td>
      <td> Richard E. Cavanagh        </td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 08)</td>
      <td> R. Glenn Hubbard   </td>
    </tr>
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      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 04)</td>
      <td> Kathleen F. Feldstein      </td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 09)</td>
      <td> Karen P. Robards   </td>
    </tr>
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      <td>&nbsp;</td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom"> 05)</td>
      <td> James T. Flynn     </td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom">&nbsp; </td>
      <td align=left valign="bottom">&nbsp; </td>
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  <p> <b>NOTE: </b>Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.</p>
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  <p>IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BROKER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK
STOCK EXCHANGE (NYSE), THE RULES OF THE NYSE WILL GUIDE THE VOTING PROCEDURES.
THESE RULES PROVIDE THAT IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED FROM YOU PRIOR TO THE
ISSUANCE OF THE FIRST VOTE, THE PROXY MAY BE GIVEN AT DISCRETION OF YOUR BROKER
(ON THE TENTH DAY, IF THE MATERIAL WAS MAILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE
MEETING DATE OR ON THE FIFTEENTH DAY, IF THE PROXY MATERIAL WAS MAILED 25
DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE). IN ORDER FOR YOUR BROKER TO EXERCISE
THIS DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY, PROXY MATERIAL WOULD NEED TO HAVE BEEN MAILED AT
LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, AND ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS BEFORE
THE MEETING MUST BE DEEMED "ROUTINE" IN NATURE ACCORDING TO NYSE GUIDELINES. IF
THESE TWO REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND YOU HAVE NOT COMMUNICATED TO US PRIOR TO THE
FIRST VOTE BEING ISSUED, WE MAY VOTE YOUR SECURITIES AT OUR DISCRETION ON ANY
MATTERS DEEMED TO BE ROUTINE. WE WILL NEVERTHELESS FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS,
EVEN IF OUR DISCRETIONARY VOTE HAS ALREADY BEEN GIVEN, PROVIDED YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE.</p>
  <p> ALL PROPOSALS FOR THIS MEETING ARE CONSIDERED "ROUTINE". WE WILL VOTE IN OUR
DISCRETION ON ALL PROPOSALS, IF YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED. </p>
  <p>IF YOUR
SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BANK, YOUR SECURITIES CANNOT BE VOTED WITHOUT YOUR
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.</p>
  <p> **IF YOU HOLD YOUR SECURITIES THROUGH A CANADIAN BROKER OR BANK, PLEASE BE
ADVISED THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING THE VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM AND MEETING
MATERIALS, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE ISSUER. EVEN IF YOU HAVE DECLINED TO RECEIVE
SECURITY-HOLDER MATERIALS, A REPORTING ISSUER IS REQUIRED TO DELIVER THESE
MATERIALS TO YOU. IF YOU HAVE ADVISED YOUR INTERMEDIARY THAT YOU OBJECT TO THE
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION TO THE REPORTING ISSUER, IT
IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DELIVER THESE MATERIALS TO YOU ON BEHALF OF THE
REPORTING ISSUER. THESE MATERIALS ARE BEING SENT AT NO COST TO YOU.</p>
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