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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 entirely.
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Billy Long did not have much background in tax policy
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0.800
Claim Maker
Andrew Duehren
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "Aug. 8, 2025",
    "time": "2:55 p.m. ET",
    "person": "Billy Long",
    "organization": "I.R.S."
}
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Government
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a1162d04-994e-4878-83d9-43902ee0ad63
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 2:36 PM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:36 PM (3 months ago)

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Live Updates: Trump News
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https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08/08/us/trump-news?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20250808&instance_id=160183&nl=breaking-news&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203541&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

This live blog from The New York Times covers breaking news related to the Trump administration. Topics include the removal of the IRS commissioner, potential military action in Mexico, and a White House meeting with leaders from Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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Trump Is Removing I.R.S. Chief 2 Months After He Was Confirmed
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3 months ago
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/us/politics/trump-billy-long-irs-commissioner.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20250808&instance_id=160196&nl=breaking-news&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203546&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

President Trump is removing Billy Long from his position as IRS commissioner, less than two months after his confirmation. Long, a former Republican congressman, is expected to be nominated for an ambassadorship. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner.

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