Maryland's Senate voted Thursday to enact a first-in-the-nation requirement that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. spend more on employee health care despite the governor's veto of the legislation. The measure, touted as a money saver for the state-supported Medicaid program, now goes to the House for a vote. Labor unions have said they are seeking similar legislation this year in at least 30 states. "Don't dump your employees that you refuse to insure into our Medicaid system," said the bill's sponsor.
January 13, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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Maryland’s Senate voted Thursday to enact a first-in-the-nation requirement that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. spend more on employee health care despite the governor’s veto of the legislation. The measure, touted as a money saver for the state-supported Medicaid program, now goes to the House for a vote.
Labor unions have said they are seeking similar legislation this year in at least 30 states.
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