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Paul Allen Will Give Away Billions

Microsoft co-founder commits most of his fortune to philanthropy

By Emily Rauhala, Newser User

Posted Jul 16, 2010 6:50 AM CDT

(Newser) – Looks as though Bill Gates' billionaire challenge is paying off: Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has pledged to give away most of his $13 billion fortune. He made the vow public a month after Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett urged the world's richest to... Read full story »

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Paul Allen Will Give Away Billions

Microsoft co-founder commits most of his fortune to philanthropy

philanthropy • Microsoft • Bill Gates • Warren Buffett • charity • Seattle • billionaire • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation • Pacific Northwest • Paul Allen

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