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More Billionaires Agree to Give Away Half Their Wealth

But where's the money going?

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 19, 2012 2:16 AM CDT | Updated Sep 19, 2012 3:03 AM CDT

(Newser) – Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have convinced 11 more billionaires to give away half of their wealth. The richies, including Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, will bring the total number of families participating in the "Giving Pledge" to 92. The campaign, launched two years ago,... Read full story »

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More Billionaires Agree to Give Away Half Their Wealth

But where's the money going?

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