April 16, 2009

VIA EDGAR

Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Investment Management
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Re: Nuveen Premium Income Municipal Fund 2, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form N-14 8C
(File No. 333-157997)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

     Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby request that the effective date for Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1. to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 8C referenced above be accelerated so that it will become effective as of April 17, 2009 or as soon thereafter as practicable.

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Sincerely,

NUVEEN PREMIUM INCOME MUNICIPAL FUND 2, INC.		NUVEEN INVESTMENTS, LLC
By:	/s/ Kevin J. McCarthy	By:	/s/ Kevin J. McCarthy
Name: Kevin J. McCarthy		Name:	Kevin J. McCarthy
Title: Vice President and Secretary		Title:	Managing Director