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The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 along party lines to approve Long’s nomination to lead the tax-collecting agency.

Finance approves Long to lead IRS

Former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) is one step closer to taking over as IRS commissioner.

The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 along party lines to approve Long’s nomination to lead the tax-collecting agency. The former auctioneer is up for the job after the previous IRS commissioner, Danny Werfel, stepped down when it became clear the White House would oust him. A series of interim leaders have guided the IRS since then.

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