Many faiths have a strong history of welcoming newcomers, a tradition that is embedded in the founding values of the United States.

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Mormons tend to be both trusting and welcoming of newcomers, says Keith Woodwell, head of Utah's Division of Securities.

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Hard hit by the bursting of the housing bubble, the desert metropolis is welcoming a fresh influx of newcomers, particularly from California and the Midwest.

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