This isn't really anything new. The unions have tried to organize Wal-Mart associates through the Internet for more than five years . . . with no success. . . . We might be concerned if this group was offering solutions to some of the issues working people face each day, but that is not the case.

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Tom was just ready to retire. And Kevin was one of the outstanding talents that we felt was ready to move into a new role.

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We think the report in fact shows that the subsidies are a great thing for us. Do the math and you will see that every dollar invested with Wal-Mart has returned more than $30 for the community. We expect to see lots of other local governments will be asking for that $30 deal.

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The number one problem facing our nation today.

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This isn't simply a public relations strategy to pretty up an image. Rather, it is an energetic attempt to tell our story and also become a better company in the process.

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It is a reminder to businesses everywhere that they have a duty to make sure their outside contractors are following immigration and labor laws.

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Three company officers were terminated and four other associates who were not officers were terminated.

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We acknowledge we should have had better safeguards in place to make sure our (floor-cleaning) contractors hired only legal workers.

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Like any company, we want to make sure our associates, customers and local communities feel good about us. This research provided a benchmark to help us understand what we are doing well and where we need to improve.

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