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Analysis: Why a nearly 20-year-old federal law could be Santos’ undoing

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Analysis: Why a nearly 20-year-old federal law could be Santos’ undoing

GOP Rep.-elect George Santos of New York admitted to lying about parts of his resume, including discrepancies in his employment, education history, and other public claims about his biography. CNN political commentator Errol Louis explains the potential legal consequences of his actions.

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US Representative-elect George Santos (R-NY) speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 19, 2022. (Photo by Wade Vandervort / AFP) (Photo by WADE VANDERVORT/AFP via Getty Images)

Analysis: Why a nearly 20-year-old federal law could be Santos’ undoing

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