Trump Nominates Billy Long for IRS Commissioner Role

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Trump Nominates Billy Long for IRS Commissioner Role
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Donald Trump's nominee for the IRS, former Missouri Rep. Billy Long, reportedly pressured the agency to investigate the Humane Society after it backed a dog protection initiative. If confirmed, Long could potentially strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits he opposes, especially if a pending bill granting the Trump administration more power to rescind tax statuses is enacted.

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