01/08/09

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ The economic downturn is causing The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to institute a
temporary hiring freeze.

The Salt Lake City-based church says the move is consistent with
the principles of thrift and fiscal responsibility it encourages of
members.

The church says it is not hiring any new employees. The freeze
includes church employment in the U.S., internationally and at
Brigham Young University. The church says exceptions may be made
where needed.
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Information from: The Salt Lake Tribune, http://www.sltrib.com

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