Although Washington has cautiously welcomed the idea, such proposals as mutual recognition of sanitary and safety standards will be difficult to sell.

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The American Civil Liberties Union recently filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Defense, charging that combat exclusion is unfair and outdated, harms America's safety and prevents women from receiving training and recognition for their work.

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Odds are if Apple does introduce an iPhone model that includes fingerprint recognition technology either as a general security function, for mobile payment safety or both, others will follow suit.

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Built in the 1970s, the harbour has been given Blue Flag status by the Foundation for Environmental Education in recognition of both its effort to protect the local environment and its high standard of safety and service facilities.

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And it's also recognition of the men and women who put their lives on the line everyday to protect our safety and uphold our values.

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