Kamala Harris Pledges to Cut College Degree Requirements for Federal Jobs

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced her intention to eliminate college degree requirements for certain federal jobs if elected president. She emphasized the value of alternate paths such as apprenticeships. Harris also supports middle class tax cuts and a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting her diverse campaign promises.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Friday her intention to remove college degree requirements for certain federal jobs in her presidential bid against Republican former President Donald Trump. Speaking in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Harris stressed the significance of alternate success pathways like apprenticeships and technical programs.

Harris asserted that a degree is not a definitive measure of an individual's skills, urging the private sector to adopt similar practices. Both candidates have been vying for voter support with economic promises, including middle-class tax cuts from Harris and overtime pay tax cuts from Trump.

During her speech, Harris faced disruptions from protesters opposed to U.S. support for Israel's actions in Gaza. She reiterated her stance for a ceasefire and hostage rescue, reflecting her broader campaign focus that includes international and domestic policy issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)