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Gates speaks as Bloomberg sits during a news conference announcing joint efforts to combat the global tobacco epidemic in New York
23 Jul 2008
Source: Reuters
 
Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates speaks as New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg sits during a news conference announcing joint efforts to combat the global tobacco epidemic in New York, July 23, 2008. Bloomberg and Gates pledged an additional $375 million on Wednesday to fight what they called a global tobacco epidemic. The billionaires intend to use the money to help governments in developing countries such as India and China to implement policies and increase funding that could help reduce tobacco use, according to a joint statement. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES)
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