WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement about Wal-Mart’s investment in its employees. 

“I applaud Wal-Mart for its plan to increase wages for the company’s U.S. based full and part-time employees. This sets the example for other American companies that investing in their workforces is important to their bottom line. Business-based initiatives like this are best set by companies and states, not forced on by federal government policies,” Boozman said.