$200 Million for Clinton Anti-Poverty Initiative

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Published: Jun 21, 2007, 10:30 AM ET
Updated:Feb 10, 2022, 01:27 PM ET

NEW YORK (AP) – Mexican telecom billionaire Carlos Slim Helu and Canadian mining mogul Frank Giustra have each pledged $100 million to help President Clinton fight global poverty, the three men announced Thursday.

$200 Million for Clinton Anti-Poverty Initiative

$200 Million for Clinton Anti-Poverty Initiative

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