Rep.-elect George Santos admitted to lying about his education, and he's hardly the first to do so. How easy is it to lie on your resume? Santos joins a tradition of other high-profile figures who have misrepresented their education. While employers have tools to verify applicants' claims, it's not clear how often they do. Source 3d.
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Embattled New York Rep. George Santos tells House Republican colleagues he will step away from his two committees. His resignation from the House Small Business and Science, Space and Technology committees comes amid increased legal scrutiny about his campaign finances, a House Ethics complaint and numerous calls to resign, including from within his own party. Source 7s.
NY Rep. George Santos to face ethics committee investigation over last year's congressional campaign. The New York Republican has admitted 'embellishing' his resume. He's also under fire for campaign financing questions and allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual seeking employment in his congressional office. Source 3y.
DOJ files charges against Republican lawmaker George Santos in federal probe: reports
U.S. Rep. George Santos (R-NY) leaves the Capitol Hill Club as members of the press follow him on January 31, 2023 in Washington, DC. Amid ongoing investigations into his finances, campaign spending and false statements on the campaign trail, Santos recused himself from his House committee assignments. Federal prosecutors have filed charges against the fabulist Republican lawmaker Rep. George Santos, according to CNN and NBC. Source 3l.