Obama Holds Up Wal-Mart as Example in Energy-Efficiency Push
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President Barack Obama held up Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as an example as he seeks public support for an energy and environment initiative that’s been met with skepticism from business groups and Republicans, who say it will kill jobs.
Speaking at one of the company’s outlets today in Mountain View, California, Obama announced a set of plans to promote energy efficiency and solar power use, including upgrading government buildings.