https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/11/02/sam-clovis-trumps-nominee-for-usdas-top-scientist-confirms-he-has-no-hard-science-credentials/?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_clovis-1145a%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.89edcd5bf791
Clovis, who possesses a bachelor’s degree in political science, an
MBA degree and a doctorate in public administration, repeatedly
acknowledged his lack of background in the hard sciences when responding
to Stabenow.
“Please list all graduate level courses you have taken in natural science,” the second of 10 questions requested.
“None,” Clovis replied.
“Please
list all membership and leadership roles you have held within any
agricultural scientific, agricultural education, or agricultural
economic organizations,” the third question read.
“None,” Clovis replied.
“Please
describe any awards, designations, or academic recognition you have
received specifically related to agricultural science,” the fourth
question read.
“None,” Clovis replied.
Then came the fifth
question, which asked, “What specialized training or significant
experience, including certifications, do you have in agricultural
research?”
He answered: “I bring 17 years of agriculture
experience integrated into both undergraduate- and graduate-level
courses throughout my teaching career as reflected in my curriculum
vitae as well as the Committee’s questionnaire.” And having twice run
for statewide office, he added that “one cannot be a credible candidate
in that state without significant agricultural experience and
knowledge.”
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Christopher O’Hagan, an appointee as a confidential assistant at the Agricultural Marketing Service, which helps producers of food, fiber and
specialty crop growers market their goods. O'Hagan graduated in 2016
from the University of Scranton with a major in history and a minor in
economics. But his résumé lists only one example of work experience
prior to joining the Trump campaign in January 2016 — employment as a
cabana attendant at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York, while
in school.
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