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Re:U.S. Rep. Angie Craig drops college requirement for staffers by BeFlatXIII on Friday April 28, 2023 @05:51PM (#35747533)
How would a degree be a stronger signal of competency than a standardized skills-based test?
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Re:U.S. Rep. Angie Craig drops college requirement for staffers by sokoloff on Friday April 28, 2023 @06:04PM (#35747669)
GP seemed to be suggesting replacing the degree requirement with a skills-based test.

For doctors, I'm perfectly comfortable requiring both and do not accept the replacement of a degree with a skills-based test.

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