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DTE Energy reported second quarter earnings of $35 million compared to a loss of $39 million in the second quarter of 2003. Operating earnings, which exclude non-recurring items, were $39 million in the second quarter of 2004 compared to $70 million in the same period of 2003. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, reported earnings were $225 million compared to $116 million in 2003. Operating earnings were negatively impacted by Michigan's Electric Choice program and increased pension and healthcare expenses at Detroit Edison and MichCon. However, non-regulated businesses performed well with increased earnings from coal and energy marketing.