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World Service,22 Jan 2024,26 mins

How much money is spent on becoming US President?

World Business Report

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We examine how much money is actually needed to run a Presidential campaign. One of the world’s largest advertising agencies estimates nearly 16 billion dollars will be spent on this year’s campaign. In Africa, Cameroon has started a Malaria programme which it hopes will save thousands of children’s lives across the continent. Canada has announced a two-year cap on international student permits. It is also stopping work permits to some postgraduate students to try and prevent an increased demand for housing. (Picture: U.S. Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks during a rally Credit: REUTERS/Rachel Mummey)

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