Show-Me Billy Long Opposition

Recent prog-blog research into a Missouri dude who might or might help MAGA make taxes great again.

Here's the word . . . 

Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long received $137,000 in campaign contributions — just enough to pay off a personal loan to his campaign — soon after he was tapped to lead the Internal Revenue Service.

Some of the donations are connected to companies that will be policed by the agency Long has been nominated to run.

The donations, and their timing, have renewed criticism of Long’s appointment, which still awaits Senate confirmation. Senate Democrats have already called for a criminal investigation of firms with ties to Long that they allege are involved in fraudulent tax credit schemes.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Billy Long's bid to lead IRS under scrutiny over donations that paid off personal debt

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