What People Are Saying
Wal-Mart
Americans are speaking out about Wal-Mart. Take a look at what they’re saying:
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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 Wal-Mart — a corporate constituent — embrace that same belief.”
Senator Blanche Lincoln, co-founder of the bipartisan U.S. Senate Hunger Caucus, acknowledging Wal-Marts 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 Wal-Mart 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 Wal-Mart'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 Wal-Mart Stores, to the Pentagon Memorial Fund, Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week
9/27/2008
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“Wal-Mart 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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“With the higher cost of food and gasoline this year, we know more families are struggling to make ends meet. Students need good nutrition if they are going to be able to reach their full potential in school…With this donation from Wal-Mart and their partnership during the food drive, we can make sure children facing hunger can take home a backpack filled with food.”
Laura Rhea, president and CEO of the Arkansas Rice Depot, commenting on the $100,000 grant received by the Wal-Mart Foundation, Stuttgart Daily Leader
9/17/2008
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