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Wed, December 4, 2024

Trump names Billy Long as IRS head


Published on 2024-12-04 21:01:00 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • President-elect Trump said he would nominate former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) to serve as the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a Wednesday post on Truth Social. "I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Billy Long,

The article from MSN, published on May 15, 2024, discusses former President Donald Trump's announcement of appointing Billy Long, a former U.S. Representative from Missouri, as the new head of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Long, known for his conservative stance and previous role on the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees tax policy, is expected to bring significant changes to the IRS. His appointment comes at a time when the IRS is under scrutiny for its operations and efficiency. Trump's choice of Long is seen as an attempt to align the IRS more closely with his administration's policies, focusing on reducing what he describes as "weaponization" of the agency against political adversaries and simplifying the tax code. This move has sparked a mix of reactions, with supporters praising the choice for Long's understanding of tax issues, while critics express concerns over potential politicization of the IRS.

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