The Internal Revenue Service is set to welcome a new leader under circumstances that have raised eyebrows in Washington and beyond. Former Missouri congressman Billy Long is scheduled to be ceremonially sworn in as IRS Commissioner on Friday, taking the helm of an agency that has faced significant challenges in recent years. Billy Long is a Republican who served in Congress … [Read more...] about Ex-Lawmaker Billy Long Now IRS Boss
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Ex-Congressman Billy Long Tapped to Lead IRS
Former U.S. Rep. Billy Long of Missouri, a man who once proposed legislation to dismantle the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), was confirmed on Thursday as its Chief. A 53-44 Senate vote finalized this critical appointment, providing the IRS with a stable leadership after a period marked by acting heads and significant staffing cuts. Long, a former auctioneer who served in … [Read more...] about Ex-Congressman Billy Long Tapped to Lead IRS