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To: steve harris who wrote (500230)	8/1/2009 11:32:40 AM
From: SilentZ	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1578683

From your article: Wal-Mart's support for a broad mandate also appears to be aimed at beating back an alternative that may be less favorable to the company. The Senate Finance Committee is considering a measure expected to result in a more burdensome health-insurance requirement for companies that have lower-wage workers. The company's letter said: "any alternative to an employer mandate should not create barriers to hiring entry level employees." As the White House and Congress began floating proposals, Wal-Mart felt it needed to shape the debate, said Leslie Dach, Wal-Mart's executive vice president of corporate affairs and government relations. Walmart has simply realized that some sort of healthcare reform is an inevitability and they're trying to get the best deal they can. -Z