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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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