Billy Long

(Newser) - The IRS finally has a new commissioner: Former US Rep. Billy Long of Missouri was confirmed on Thursday to lead the beleaguered tax agency he once sought to abolish. The Senate confirmed Long on a 53-44 vote despite a number of concerns voiced by Democrats, per the AP .

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(Newser) - Ah, the Amy Winehouse-debt ceiling connection. Don't see it? Missouri GOP Congressman Billy Long thought it was obvious: ""No one could reach #AmyWinehouse before it was too late. Can anyone reach Washington before it's too late? Both addicted - same fate???" he tweeted. Now he's...

(Newser) - Longtime Michigan Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick fell to a challenger in yesterday's Democratic primary, making her the fourth House incumbent trounced in a primary this year. In other closely watched incumbent races, Missouri GOP Rep. Roy Blunt skated to victory and GOP Sen. Jerry Moran narrowly squeaked by in Kansas....