It’s official – former southwest Missouri Congressman Billy Long will be the next commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. He was confirmed Thursday by the full U.S. Senate in a 53-44 party line vote. His nomination had been strongly opposed by U.S. Sen. Ron...
Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long is facing fierce U.S. Senate Democratic opposition to his nomination to lead the IRS. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-OR, accuses Long of promising favors to business associates if confirmed as the next IRS commissioner. Wyden grilled...