Community Proves Wal-Mart Is Not 'Unstoppable'

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Nathan Baker

9 January 2004 - 10:00am

Oregon county rejects Wal-Mart's expansion plans.

"Hood River County Commissioners have rejected Wal-Mart's plans to build a 186,000-square-foot "superstore" in the Columbia gorge tourist town. The decision Monday night elated those who have fought for nearly two years to keep the larger store out of Hood River."

Full Story: Hood River says no to Wal-Mart superstore

Source: The Oregonian, January 7, 2004

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