Retailers Clash Over Obama Health Overhaul Plan

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 07/13/2009 - 5:51am

When Wal-Mart came out in support of an Obama administration plan that would require large employers to provide health insurance for workers, the move angered the industry. The Wall Street Journal reports the National Retail Federation is sending a letter to Congress, urging members to oppose a health care mandate.

The group says it worries about added costs.

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