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Monday, December 29, 2008
Three Kings Day to Bring Extra Celebration to the Holiday Season

In honor of the Hispanic-themed holiday tradition, the Three Kings will be making guest appearances in more than 480 Walmart stores across the nation on Jan. 3 and 4.

Friday, December 26, 2008
Walmart Announces Availability of iPhone 3G, Starting Dec. 28

Walmart is excited to announce the availability of the iPhone 3G at nearly 2,500 Walmart stores beginning Sunday, December 28, 2008.

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Charitable Giving

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Wal-Mart Foundation Donates $400,000 To Ohio Families

Responding to an unprecedented crisis in Ohio’s emergency food network and recognizing the struggle of Ohio families to pay their utility bills this winter, the Wal-Mart Foundation today announced a $300,000 grant to the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks (OASHF), Ohio’s largest charitable response to hunger, and a $100,000 grant to the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), a federally funded program administered by the Ohio Department of Development to help low-income Ohioans pay their utility bills.

Friday, December 12, 2008
Wal-Mart Donates $300,000 and In-Kind Support to Flood Relief Efforts in Southern Brazil

In response to months of record rainfall causing flooding and landslides in southern Brazil, the Wal-Mart Foundation announced a $300,000 donation to World Vision to assist with relief efforts.

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Sustainability

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Lee Scott statement on the appointment of Carol Browner by president-elect Obama as his advisor on energy policy and climate change

Wal-Mart applauds President-Elect Obama for his selection of Carol Browner to lead the new administration's efforts on energy policy and climate change.

Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Wal-Mart Launches Green Jobs Council

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has established a partnership with many of its leading sustainability suppliers to facilitate the creation of green jobs in the United States.

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Economic Opportunity

Thursday, December 18, 2008
Total Company Data Sheet - December 2008

Wal-Mart serves more than 100 million customers weekly in 14 markets worldwide including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom and the United States.

Wednesday, December 03, 2008
New Research Reveals Strong Local Economic Benefit of Walmart Supercenters

The local business climate in communities throughout California benefits significantly from the presence of Walmart Supercenters, according to a new study released today by the international consulting firm Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI).

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