ENTERGY CORP /DE/ Presentation Networks

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* Network: (1000 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME)
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* Network: (2000 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS)
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* Network: (3000 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS)
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* Network: (3100 - Statement - PARENTHETICAL DATA FOR CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS)
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* Network: (4000 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS, COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, AND PAID IN CAPITAL)
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