Hubby, narrow-mindedness has nothing to do with it. If you'd read the whole article, you'd see it was THE COMPANY that asked a congressman to go after the funds specifically for THE COMPANY'S benefit.

Wal-Mart spokesman Jay Allen said the company wants Eighth Street improved so the 10,000 workers at company headquarters will have an easier time getting to their jobs.

If there are other business along that route which would benefit from the project, fine. That's not the way it sounds and I don't like taxpayer money being used to accomodate a giant corporation which has such a reputation for bullying out so many worthwhile local businesses.

kat