PG+E Asks Congress to Boost Low-Income Heating Assistance Funds

"It's time to
put some policies in place that will help consumers deal with what's already
happening," he added, referring to dramatic price shocks in natural gas that
are impacting nearly every home and business.03%
2) Chicago IL Ohare Arpt AMT 5 .56%
BBB 4.

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MXenergy provides residential and small commercial
customers the opportunity to lock-in energy prices, a service previously only
available to large industrial and commercial businesses.

Top 10 Fixed-Income Holdings
Portfolio%
1) Jacksonville FL Ser 02a MBIA W 5.625% (01/01 /32) 2.38%
Hospital/Health Care 14.

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MXenergy is an authorized supplier of natural gas and electricity to over
300,000 residential and small commercial customers in 11 states and the
province of Ontario.01%

Sector/Industry Breakdown
Portfolio%
Muni:
General Obligation 15.93%
Transportation 4.

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250% (07/01/34) 2.31%
Miscellaneous 4.26%
Higher Education 3.00%

Credit Quality Breakdown
Portfolio %
AAA 66.00%

Portfolio Statistics
Percentage of Leverage:
Bank Loans: 0%
Investment Operations: 0%
Preferred Stock: 37.

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"While there any many pressing demands on the federal budget, helping low-
income Americans stay warm this winter must be put at the top of our national
priority list," said Richard . PG+E does not
profit from higher natural gas costs, but instead passes the actual price of
the gas directly on to retail gas customers for a set delivery fee.


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7) Truckee Meadows NV Wtr Auth 5.47%

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"Higher natural gas prices are impacting every American and we need a
national response to help the most vulnerable in our society cope with this
impending crisis," said Dan Richard, the utility's senior vice president for
public policy and governmental affairs. [NYSE: AFB] (the "Fund") today released its monthly
portfolio update as of August 31, 2005 .

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For more information about Pacific Gas and Electric Company, please visit
http://www . NEW YORK, Alliance National Municipal
Income Fund, Inc.20%
Special Tax 8.96%
Housing-Rental Units 5.43%
Industrial 0.

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97 %
Cop/Lease Rental 3.85 Years
Total Net Assets: $519.

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09%
3) Chicago IL Go Ser 00 FGIC 5.0 Million
Net Asset Value: $15.

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1 billion lawmakers authorized the program to receive.05%
Corporate - Utility (Water) 0. Maturity: 27.


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PG+E has also undertaken a major gas hedging strategy that will help
mitigate price spikes in consumers' utility bills this winter.500% (01/01/40) 3.67%
A 9.

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To help meet the needs of its low-income customers, PG+E has stepped up
funding for the utility's Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help
program (REACH), which provides a $200 grant to customers who are at risk of
having their gas and electricity disconnected. PG+E has pledged to double the
program's budget from $1.
Mr.78%
6) Nevada Dept Bus + Ind AMBAC 5.30%
Housing-Mortgages 5.

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"In California, we have seen the very
real impact that soaring energy prices can have on our customers.pge. Mayer appeared before the Commission to urge them to take immediate
steps to remove utility operating barriers that prevent competitive suppliers
like MXenergy from being more active in the State. "It's
time to tear down the wall ," he said.84%
Continuing Care Facility 0.-registered management
investment company advised by Alliance Capital Management L.

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Additional
information regarding the company and its current offers can be obtained by
calling 1-800-785-4373, or by visiting MXenergy on the web at
http: //www.250% (07/01/33) 2.76%
Resource Recovery/Solid
Waste 2. The Fund is a closed-end U.

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, MXenergy CEO Jeffrey Mayer told
members of the Maryland Public Service Commission yesterday that they've
missed the point when it comes to helping homeowners and small businesses cope
with out-of-control natural gas bills this coming winter.

Alliance National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update

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5) Wisconsin Hlth + Ed Fac MBIA 5.47%
8) Clark Cnty NV FGIC 5.

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The current version of the
legislation that would fund LIHEAP for Fiscal Year 2006, which runs from
October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006, appropriates $2 billion for LIHEAP
-- short of the full $5.43%
Utility 4.24%
SUBTOTAL 100.

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70%
Education 1.48%
BB 6.47%*
Total: 37.

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MXenergy Tells Public Service Commission They Are 'Wasting Time'

Mayer. He encouraged the
Commission to look to other Northeast and mid -west states for ways to open up
the markets.mxenergy.08%
4) Bexar Cnty TX Hsg Fin MBIA 5 .250% (02/15/32) 2.45%
9) Indianapolis IN MBIA 5.38%
Airport Facility 12.08%
Water/SWR 6.83
Number of Holdings: 140

* Represents issued and outstanding preferred stock.

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5 million to $3 million for this winter.500 % (10/01/41) 4.550% (10/01/36) 3.07%
10) Twenty-fifth Ave Pptys MBIA 5.41%
Community Facility 2.

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With high fuel prices, many experts believe the current level of LIHEAP
funding will quickly be outstripped by the needs of low-income Americans as
they try to heat their homes this winter.com.50%
Port Facility 0.

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In addition , PG+E has launched several initiatives to help customers
combat higher energy bills this winter, including: seeking regulatory approval
to expand enrollment in the low-income CARE program which provides a 20%
discount on utility bills, jump-starting a consumer rebate program to
encourage the purchase of gas-efficient appliances, and expanding the
utility's bill-leveling Balanced Payment Plan to more customers. In fact, he told
the panel that they were "wasting their time" discussing what the winter
outlook might be." he said.250% (07/01/34) 2.

The foregoing portfolio characteristics are as of the date indicated and
can be expected to change.

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"The energy crisis is here," said Mr.250% (06/01/33) 2.41%
Corporate - Utility
(Electric) 1.39%
AA 12.18%
Total 100.13 Years
Duration: 5.

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"Millions of customers in other states have been able to protect
themselves from higher prices, but Maryland consumers have been deprived of
this opportunity because of an archaic wall of regulation.00%
Total 100.72%
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With High Natural Gas Prices, LIHEAP Expected to Run Low on Funds this Winter

SAN FRANCISCO, Pacific Gas and Electric
Company is asking Congress to increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides financial grants to people who
need help paying their utility bills. STAMFORD, Conn.

Alliance National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.375% (01/01/32) 3.46%
Assessment District 1.S.

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