What People Are Saying
Walmart
Americans are speaking out about Walmart. Take a look at what they’re saying:
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"Walmart made it clear that it is here to help me grow my business, not to make me go out of business."
Nancy Andrade, owner of Mexifeast Foods in Chicago, received small business assistance from Walmart, Chicago Sun-Times
12/27/2008
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“I was raised in a family that believed we have a responsibility to help our fellow man in need, and I’m proud to see Walmart — a corporate constituent — embrace that same belief.”
Senator Blanche Lincoln, co-founder of the bipartisan U.S. Senate Hunger Caucus, acknowledging Walmarts donation of 70 million meals and $2.5 million to Feeding America in 2009, The Morning News
11/19/2008
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“When Walmart comes to town, it makes other businesses better.”
10/24/08
Paul McElhone, associate director of the retailing school at the University of Alberta's School of Business, The Globe and Mail.
10/24/2008
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"The Pentagon Memorial Fund is extremely grateful for Walmart's generous donation… This donation will help us meet our fundraising goals and ensure the completion and maintenance of the Pentagon Memorial. In this way, we can forever honor those who lost their lives during the September 11th, 2001, attack on the Pentagon."
James J. Laychak, president of the Pentagon Memorial Fund, regarding a $500,000 donation from Walmart Stores, to the Pentagon Memorial Fund, Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week
9/27/2008
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“Walmart brings economic development, job opportunities and an opportunity for us to shop locally.”
Pat Porter, Mayor of Kenai, AK, Peninsula Clarion
9/26/2008
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