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Wal-Mart's good-guy stance on healthcare reform

Jul. 5, 2009
It's not clear what the retailer's motives may be, nor does it truly matter. Wal-Mart is to be commended for taking a stand -- something far too many businesses have been reluctant to do. Whatever the company's motive, retail behemoth Wal-Mart Stores Inc. made healthcare reform significantly more...
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