At least three times in the past 15 years, bitter fights over proposed Wal-Marts have ignited, dividing neighbors, dragging on for years and -- in some cases -- providing examples of how to win.
Wal-Mart spokesman Rhoda Washington described much of the opposition to the firm as stemming from "special interest groups."
"Being a very large company is an easy target," she said.
But those familiar with the history of Wal-Mart fights in Maryland say it's more than...
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