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Eric J in MN

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7. Bernie Sanders isn't saying that Walmart directly receives federal money.

Reply to cstanleytech (Reply #4)

Mon Jan 11, 2016, 02:03 AM

Jan 2016

He's saying that Walmart exploits the low minimum wage to underpay their workers, and the federal gov't then needs to provide their workers with food stamps and Medicaid.

If Walmart paid higher wages, then the Waltons would be less rich, and the federal government wouldn't need to provide Walmart workers with food stamps and Medicaid.

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Bernie: Get Wall Street Off Welfare [View all] liberalnarb Jan 2016 OP

It's WalMart/Waltons in this clip BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #1

When We Stand Together - No Citizen Need Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go cantbeserious Jan 2016 #2

The intention, aspirant Jan 2016 #3

I dont mind companies on government welfare like walmart cstanleytech Jan 2016 #4

and they like it so much Marty McGraw Jan 2016 #5

Bernie Sanders isn't saying that Walmart directly receives federal money. Eric J in MN Jan 2016 #7

I consider the tax write-offs and the loopholes that they exploit as receiving money. cstanleytech Jan 2016 #8

Do the Hillbots even realize what they are pushing? Continued welfare for Wal-mart... Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #6

Knr roody Jan 2016 #9