21.   But now they face a city hiring freeze and generally tough economic times, along with the end of their welfare benefits for life.

22.   But last week, Bloomberg said that he would impose a citywide hiring freeze that would apply to teachers along with all other city workers.

23.   But she hopes to have a permanent job in September, when company officials say their hiring freeze is expected to end.

24.   Chrysler has adopted a limited hiring freeze, adding only essential workers like engineers.

25.   Corti did not rule out layoffs, and said a hiring freeze was in effect.

26.   Cornell has imposed a hiring freeze on nonacademic staff until at least June.

27.   Davis had already ordered a hiring freeze, although it does not apply to his office.

28.   Delta has also instituted a hiring freeze, eliminated discretionary spending and cut capital expenditures.

29.   Earlier this month, Eisner imposed a corporatewide hiring freeze and tightened the use of temporary workers.

30.   Fidelity says there are no plans for a hiring freeze, despite the slowing stock market.