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04-07-2009, 01:30 PM
The Prosecutor General of the Dominican Republic, Radhames Jimenez Pena has ordered his office to become the first public department in the country to lower salaries in response to the current crisis. Jimenez ordered salaries over RD$100,000 to be lowered by 10% and those over RD$70,000 to be lowered by 5%. In a document sent to Hoy newspaper, Jimenez Pena attributed the measure to the impact that the world crisis is having on the Dominican Republic. He assured reporters that the measure would remain in effect for the rest of the year, because during hard times such as these, the men and women who are working for a better nation need to put their own interests to one side. He said: "In the face of the great challenge that the serious economic crisis currently shaking the world means, and this country in particular, we are forced to take a decision to order a reduction in the salaries of the officials and employees of the Prosecutor General's office starting today."
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