Wal-Mart California supercenters delayed by lawsuits
California opponents using the state environmental law to stall Wal-Mart expansion. Lawyers representing groups have filed suits against cities approving up to 40 new California supercenters, delaying openings by months or years while arguing environmental impact analyses are insufficient.
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Lawsuits Slow WalMart Supercenters in California
Opponents appeal California environmental law CEQA to stall WalMart expansions. Appellate judges allow urban decay examples as valid factors, increasing scrutiny for cities weighing new supercenters. UFCW backs suits while WalMart cites legal compliance and broader concerns about CEQA abuse.
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Two GM minivans fare poorly in crash tests
Government crash tests released last week show General Motors Astro and Safari scoring three of five stars in frontal impact, with Ford E-150 van worst in rollover. Five models earned five stars in both front and side tests, and GM notes the Astro and Safari met federal standards in tests from 1999.
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