The four above-named groups that now comprise 60% of eligible American voters, comprised only 54% of it in 2004 and just 39% in 1980.

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But when American consumers were asked to name a U.S. company that was socially responsible, they named Wal-Mart above all others.

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Forecasters predict an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 to 20 named storms, seven to 11 hurricanes and three to six major hurricanes, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center said.

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