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TexasTowelie

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Sun Feb 17, 2019, 11:18 PM Feb 2019

Did Mark Meadows fudge his degree? [View all]

Sometimes, a single letter of the alphabet can make a big difference — and maybe even bring your ethics into questions.

Such is the case with U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows, R-Transylvania, who either earned an A.A. from the University of South Florida in Tampa or a B.A., depending on your time-traveling habits and which websites you visit.

For the record, Meadows earned an A.A., or associate in arts, not a B.A., or bachelor of arts. The A.A. is a two-year degree, the B.A. a four-year degree.

The discrepancy surfaced in December when President Donald Trump briefly considered Meadows as chief of staff. The job ultimately went to Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Read more: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2019/02/16/boyle-column-did-mark-meadows-lie-his-college-degree/2872646002/

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