08/17/97 - 1001

US Federal Employees Can Show Their Faith

Washington, USA (VNN) - Announcing the new religious guidelines for federal agencies yesterday, President Clinton said "religious freedom is at the heart of what it means to be an American." The new guidelines invite employees not to be afraid of religion in the workplace as long as it doesn?t interfere with the efficient operation of government services. All federal employees may now wear religious emblems, discuss religion and even invite fellow workers to join their faith.