Wal-Mart Doles Out Money to Corrupt Politicians
On September 28, 2005, GOP House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, known as "the Hammer" for his hard-nosed political tactics, was forced to step down from his leadership post after he was indicted by a grand jury for his involvement in an illegal scheme to funnel corporate money to Texas Republican legislative candidates. How does Wal-Mart react to DeLay's indictment and possible jail time? They cut him a check!
