Viacom announced today staff cuts as part of cost-saving initiatives spurred by the economic downturn. Seven percent, or 850 positions, will be cut across all divisions of the company and will also suspend senior level management wage increases in 2009. These actions are expected to bring in pre-tax savings of $200 million to $250 million next year.

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