Walmart commends Arkansas governor for reconsidering religion law

Reuters

(Reuters) - Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. commended the Arkansas governor on Wednesday for reconsidering a religion law for which the company sought a veto after it drew national criticism for opening the door to discrimination against gays and lesbians. The world's largest retailer, which is based in the state, encouraged lawmakers to "make certain any legislation does not encourage discrimination," it said on a statement posted on Twitter. (Reporting by Jon Herskovitz in Austin, Texas; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)