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February 11, 2009

Wal-Mart, General Motors Announce Layoffs
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In other economic news, Wal-Mart and General Motors have announced new
rounds of layoffs. Wal-Mart says it will cut up to 800 jobs at its
headquarters in Arkansas. General Motors has announced plans to
eliminate 10,000 more salaried jobs this year.



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