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You Don’t Need a College Degree to Work for This Congresswoman

Democrat Angie Craig has joined other employers rejecting the “paper ceiling” blamed for limiting millions of workers.

Photographer: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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US Representative Angie Craig won’t require bachelor’s degrees for jobs in her legislative offices, becoming the latest employer to challenge a standard that has drawn criticism for holding the nation back from a full economic recovery.

Candidates will be evaluated based on work experience and training, said Craig, a Minnesota Democrat, who encouraged other members of Congress to follow suit.