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Exxon, Halliburton, Wal-Mart Inducted into Corporate 'Hall of Shame'
Thousands Vote for the Most Abusive Corporations

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Approximately 8,592 separate voters cast online ballots from around the world May 16 through June 20, with ExxonMobil and Halliburton being selected by half of all voters, and Wal-Mart just narrowly beating out Kimberly-Clark to become the third inductee. 

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“The Hall of Shame demonstrates that thousands of people are fed up with irresponsible corporations,” said Kelle Louaillier, Executive Director of Corporate Accountability International. “The competition among these corporate abusers was stiff — because, unfortunately — each nominee has a shameful track record. Fortunately, the public’s demand for corporate accountability is universal, and the voting for Hall of Shame underscores the desire to eradicate shameful business practices.”