FAF Advisors today declares November distributions for the following funds. The distributions will be allocated on a per-share basis on the common stock. The distributions have a November 2, 2009, ex-dividend date and will be paid on November 18, 2009, to shareholders of record on November 4, 2009.

American Income Fund (MRF) has increased its monthly distribution, beginning with the November distribution. This distribution was increased to more closely reflect current earnings.

Based in Minneapolis, FAF Advisors, Inc., a subsidiary of U.S. Bank National Association serves as the investment advisor to the First American Funds. It provides investment management services to individuals and institutions–including corporations, foundations, pension funds, public funds, and retirement plans–and had combined assets under management of more than $103 billion as of September 30, 2009.

U.S. Bank National Association is a separate entity and wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, the sixth-largest* financial services holding company in the United States as of September 30, 2009, and a leading provider of comprehensive banking, trust, investment, and payment systems products and service. U.S. Bancorp is the parent company of U.S. Bank. Visit U.S. Bancorp at usbank.com.

Investment products, including shares of closed-end funds, are not obligations of, or guaranteed by, any bank, including U.S. Bank or any U.S. Bancorp affiliate, nor are they insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other agency. An investment in such products involves investment risk, including possible loss of principal.

*Information provided by U.S. Bank Investor Relations.