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In Bentonville, Wal-Mart bribery scandal not causing too much concern

August 15, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

Bentonville, Ark., is perhaps the best example of the modern company town. Wal-Mart dominates the town. But as Wal-Mart deals with allegations of bribery and cover-ups in its Mexican subsidiary, the scandal hasn’t taken over discussion in the town.

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