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Health Care

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Walmart Statement Regarding Health Care Reform

Walmart, Service Employees International Union and Center for American Progress sent a letter to President Obama and key Congressional leaders supporting some important aspects that should be included in health care reform legislation: an employer mandate, strong efficiency provisions and a 'trigger' mechanism to ensure cost reductions.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Walmart Makes Eye Care More Affordable for Millions of Americans

Committed to helping Americans save on out-of-pocket health care costs, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., today announced it has sharply reduced what customers pay for both contact lenses* and youth eyewear.

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Mike Duke

Friday, June 05, 2009
Remarks as Prepared for Mike Duke President and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wal-Mart Shareholders Meeting

Thank you, Linda. I really appreciate that introduction. And I appreciate the role that the Board of Directors plays in making Wal-Mart a great company.

Friday, June 05, 2009
Wal-Mart CEO Mike Duke Says Company has "More Opportunities Today Than Ever"

Today Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. President and CEO Mike Duke told more than 16,000 people at the company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting that the company has had strong performance and that it will “seize the moment” to make further strides with its business and help people save money and live better around the world.

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Charitable Giving

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Walmart Foundation Expands Hunger Relief Efforts, Donates More Than $7.8 Million to Support Summer Feeding Programs and U.S. Food Banks

The Walmart Foundation is donating $7.8 million to support food banks and provide healthy, summer meals to children who receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year.

Friday, June 12, 2009
Chicago (IL), Long Beach (CA), Milwaukee (WI), San Francisco (CA), St. Louis (MO) and Providence (RI) honored by Wal-Mart Foundation for Leadership in Green Jobs Training

Mayors Richard Daley of Chicago (IL), Bob Foster of Long Beach (CA), Tom Barrett of Milwaukee (WI), Gavin Newsom of San Francisco (CA), Francis Slay of St. Louis (MO) and David Cicilline of Providence (RI) were honored at the 77th Annual Conference of Mayors meeting for their leadership in green jobs training.

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Merchandising

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Walmart Readies Remarkable Father's Day Prices For Every Dad's "Man Cave"

Every dad has a man cave at home – the place you most likely will find him when he wants to relax.

Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Walmart.com Hosts Exclusive Jonas Brothers Concert with Never-Before-Seen Live Performances from Their Upcoming Album

Walmart today unveiled a new, exclusive Jonas Brothers concert and special behind-the-scenes interviews with the band that can only be seen online at Walmart.com

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