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Senate confirms Billy Long as IRS commissioner
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The Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Billy Long, a former Missouri congressman, as IRS commissioner.
Long’s term will run through Nov. 12, 2027. The vote was 53 in favor, 44 opposed.
Long’s confirmation comes amid a time of upheaval for the IRS, which has cut thousands of employees this year and had five commissioners, permanent or acting since President Donald Trump took office.
Danny Werfel resigned on Jan. 20, and four acting commissioners have since served: Doug O’Donnell, Melanie Krause, Gary Shapley, and Michael Faulkender.
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