IRS Nominee Billy Long Faces Senate Questions Over Past Legislation and Allegations #politics

IRS nominee Billy Long faces tough questions over past tax credits, political contributions, and connections to controversial schemes. Senators debate his experience and integrity as he seeks to lead the agency. Will he pass the scrutiny?
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Overview:
• The IRS nominee, former Congressman Billy Long, who sponsored legislation to abolish the agency, faced tough questions from senators during his confirmation hearing.
• Senators scrutinized Long’s past promotion of questionable tax credits, his limited background in tax administration, and the political contributions he received after his nomination.
• Democratic senators raised concerns about Long’s connections to fraudulent pandemic-era tax credits and alleged loopholes, calling for a criminal investigation into his business dealings.
• Long emphasized his congressional experience and commitment to following the law, while critics questioned his suitability due to past work with firms involved in tax credit controversies.
• Despite Democratic opposition, some Republicans expressed confidence in Long’s transparency and qualifications to lead the IRS if confirmed.

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