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"Mayor Bloomberg is independent and takes absolutely no political contributions," mayoral spokesman Stu Loeser said, "but he does make political donations if he thinks they will help New Yorkers or New York City."
Bloomberg built his wealth from the financial information company he founded, Bloomberg L.P., but stepped down as CEO when he first ran for mayor. His fortune is estimated at $5.1 billion, making him the 112th richest person in the world, according to Forbes magazine.
