Billy Long sworn in as IRS commissioner, taking over an agency he once sought to close - AP News
Billy Long was sworn in as IRS Commissioner despite criticisms over his previous efforts to abolish the agency and his lack of tax experience.
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Former Congressman Billy Long has been sworn in as IRS Commissioner, a move that places a vocal critic of the agency at its helm amidst significant staffing cuts and administrative overhauls.
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