The confirmation of Billy Long as IRS Commissioner has sparked fears of increased tax evasion among wealthy individuals. Long's history of advocating for tax cuts and his connections to bribery scandals have drawn significant scrutiny. Senate Democrats, led by Ron Wyden, voiced strong objections, citing troubling details about Long's past involvement with tax fraud schemes and laxity of FBI background checks. Critics argue this nomination reflects a broader disregard for accountability in government positions, potentially undermining the IRS's role in maintaining tax equity.
In a floor speech ahead of Thursday's vote, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said that Long is 'knee-deep in tax scams, corruption, and cover-ups' that should disqualify him from leading the IRS.
Publicly available information raises very troubling questions of personal wrongdoing that merit serious and thorough investigation... Mr. Long is implicated in a bribery conspiracy involving a healthcare company located in his Missouri district while he was a member of Congress.
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