“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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Tennessee Republican Andy Ogles acknowledges misstating his college degree

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

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

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.

The Washington Post

Jeff Bezos

Embattled Rep. Ogles acknowledges misrepresenting his college major

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…

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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...

Raw Story

John K. Byrne

Michael Rogers (publisher)

Another GOP resume cracks as lawmaker admits embellishing degree

Ogles majored in "Liberal Studies" at Middle Tennessee State University, not international policy and economics as he previously claimed.

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Freshman Rep. Andy Ogles admits he didn't know what he majored in

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GOP Lawmaker Admits Fudging His Resume

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Tennessee

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

Rep. Andy Ogles, the third first-term House Republican discovered to have lied about his background and qualifications, is following in the footsteps of Rep. George Santos in his strategy for responding to the revelations: He’s admitting something, but...

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Markos Moulitsas

Lying Republican Rep. Ogles comes clean ... about what he majored in in college, and that's it

Questions about Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles' resume are similar to those being raised about the credentials of fellow GOP freshmen Rep. George Santos.

Just the News

Freshman Tennessee congressman under fire over creds admits listing incorrect degree on resume

It took Andy Ogles 17 years to attain his college degree, graduating in 2007 with a 2.4 GPA.

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