The only selection criteria is people must be over 18, pass a three-week sailing course and be physically fit enough to complete the epic voyage.

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Frank of course helped pass the Dodd-Frank act which enabled more shareholder powers but they were after a series of compromises with Republicans, the Business Roundtable, the US Chamber of Commerce and other lobby groups who fight to keep corporate managers protected from being thrown out.

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They complete 64 hours of training over an eight-day course and have to pass a written and practical exam before receiving volunteer status.

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In most states, in order to be certified, investigators had to take a forty-hour course on fire investigation, and pass a written exam.

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It also requires card holders under 21 years of age to have co-signers, prove they have adequate income or pass a money management course.

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The best case scenario is that the student has enough course work and study under their belt, and they can pass on the first go-round and be eligible for a slew of job postings that require the certification.

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The Senate is looking to try to follow through this week and they have the votes, of course, to pass their bill, but they're a little shorter of the two-thirds margin they're going to need.

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