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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Registrant's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for
June 30, 2000, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.

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<NAME>     ARMSTRONG HOLDINGS

                             
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