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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Visionaries:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The concern about Wal-Mart issues among legislators
in Boise does not seem to reach the level I notice in contributors to Vision
2020. There is interest, but I haven't spoken to enough individuals to
know how widespread it is. Certainly Democrats would be interested in some
type of legislation addressing the drain resulting from low compensation, and
displacement of other businesses.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Bruce Newcomb, Speaker of the House, has been very
clear in expressing his feelings about this issue. He has indicated
legislation would be coming. Today, when I spoke to Speaker Newcomb, he
was not sure whether he would follow up with legislation or include the issue in
a study of Health and Welfare matters.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I will keep you posted.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Shirley</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>