Other members of the Pittsburgh center note that independent certification programs in forestry and seafood have had some success.

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Groups that receive grants from that allocation may try to stretch it by using volunteers to act as navigators, but some are already wondering if it is worth the trouble to apply in the face of a state bill requiring separate certification, said Adam Linker of the North Carolina Justice Center's Health Access Coalition.

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The HTC brand is embossed in silver smack in the middle, and the Beats logo, speaker grille (an array of tiny machined holes) and certification details in fine print can be found in the bottom-center.

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De Gucht said the deal would center on dismantling any remaining trade tariffs while tackling regulatory and certification barriers.

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According to a 2012 report by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia, 14 states don't require licensing or certification of all counselors, only six states require a bachelor's degree and just one requires a master's degree to gain credentials.

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