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Claim Text: He did not have much background in tax policy beyond promoting a tax credit that the I.R.S. has warned was riddled with fraud, and while he was in Congress he supported legislation calling for the abolition of the agency.
Simplified Text: Long lacked tax policy background and supported abolishing the IRS.
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM (8 months ago)

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