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Former Representative Billy Long, a Republican from Missouri, speaks during a campaign event for former US President Donald Trump at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, US, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Missouri congressman Billy Long to lead the IRS, which has triggered mixed reactions from Washington and the tax community. "Taxpayers and the wonderful employees of the IRS will love having Billy at the helm." Long worked as an auctioneer before serving six terms in the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023. Trump's announcement signals plans to fire the current IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel before his term ends in 2027, which is permitted by law.
Persons: Billy Long, Donald Trump, Long, Trump, Billy, Daniel Werfel, Werfel, Joe Biden Organizations: Republican, Simpson College, Republicans, Finance, Taxpayers Locations: Missouri, Indianola , Iowa, Washington
The US House currently has no duly-sworn members, and won't until a Speaker is chosen. It's the first time in a century that the House has been vacant for more than a day. Hours later, the chamber re-convened for the 118th Congress, ready to elect a new Speaker of the House and organize itself. The House is scheduled to reconvene at noon at Wednesday, with the first order of business being the election of a Speaker. asked former Republican Rep. Billy Long of Missouri, noting the role that members play in assisting their constituents with federal agencies.
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