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A joint press release from Gov. George E. Pataki and Joseph L. Bruno last month explained that because the windfall profits from the conversion of Empire, which is now part of WellPoint, were higher than expected, the foundation's 5 percent share exceeded what had been envisioned.  A joint press release from Mr. Pataki and Mr. Bruno last month explained that because the windfall profits from the conversion of Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, which is now part of WellPoint, were higher than expected, the foundation's 5 percent share exceeded what had been envisioned.