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As Thanksgiving draws closer, Walmart announced today it will take aggressive pricing action by rolling back food prices to put incredible savings on the table.

Walmart today announced initiatives specifically targeting the needs of American families and communities over the next seven weeks.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today said it will continue its push to make health care more accessible and affordable for its Wal-Mart Stores U. S. and Sam’s Club associates by introducing new programs designed to keep them and their families healthy.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) will voluntarily notify its 1.4 million U.S. associates about eligibility requirements for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) before the next tax filing season, Susan Chambers, executive vice president of the company’s global people division announced today on Capitol Hill.

The Wal-Mart Foundation today announced a $1.1 million grant to the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Idaho.

The Wal-Mart Foundation is celebrating Veteran’s Day by donating a total of $3.6 million in grants to 12 organizations to support programs that provide educational assistance for veterans.

Wal-Mart announced today a donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief for Haitians that have been impacted by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

Responding to the hurricanes that have swept through Louisiana and Texas, Wal-Mart announces today a $2.5 million commitment to assist with relief efforts.