Published 1 year ago

GOP Lawmaker Admits Fudging His Resume

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“Rep. Andrew Ogles (R-TN), who is facing allegations of embellishing his résumé, acknowledged Monday that he misstated the degree he received from Middle Tennessee State University, claiming he learned of the discrepancy only last week after requesting an official copy of his transcript,” the Washington Post reports.

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USA Today

GOP Rep. Andy Ogles admits he was 'mistaken' on the college degree he received

Ogles said he graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's degree in liberal studies, not an international relations degree.

1 year ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Embattled Rep. Ogles acknowledges misrepresenting his college major

Republican Rep. Andrew Ogles, who is facing allegations of embellishing his résumé, acknowledged Monday that he misstated the degree he received from Middle Tennessee State University.

1 year ago

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The Hill

Tennessee Republican Andy Ogles acknowledges misstating his college degree

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) has acknowledged he previously misstated his college degree, noting that he received a degree in liberal studies and not international relations, as questions swirl regarding his background. Ogles, a first-term congressman, said he learned of the mistake after requesting an official copy of his transcript to verify his degree. “I previously…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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Raw Story

Another GOP resume cracks as lawmaker admits embellishing degree

A newly-elected Republican congressman has admitted to misrepresenting his college major during his congressional campaign, The Washington Post reported Monday. "Rep. Andrew Ogles (R-Tenn.), who is facing allegations of embellishing his résumé, acknowledged Monday that he misstated the degree he rec...

1 year ago·United States

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