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Filed by: Federated Total Return Government Bond Fund

Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Subject Company: Federated Intermediate Government Fund, Inc.

Subject Company Commission File No. 811-6307

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