Walmart's New Plans For Washington D.C.

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Walmart's New Plans For Washington D.C.

Walmart's new plans to build six stores in the District --up from the four they originally proposed -- have further inflamed local debate about the retailer coming to D.C.

Walmart's new plans to build six stores in the District --up from the four they originally proposed -- have further inflamed local debate. Walmart and the District's Office of Economic Development just announced a "Community Partnership Initiative" to address concerns about salaries, local hiring, and benefits. But a coalition known as "Respect DC" says that the partnership isn't legally binding, and that communities weren't properly consulted.

Guests

Victor Hoskins

Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District of Columbia

Marina Streznewski

Executive Director, DC Jobs Council

Lydia DePillis

Staff writer, Washington City Paper

Steve Restivo

Director of Community Affairs, Wal-mart

Related Links

Wal-mart's Community Partnership Initiative
Wal-mart Plans to Open Six Stores in the District

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