/tags/billy-long Billy Long en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-24/missouri-billy-long-trumps-nominee-irs-credential-tax-experts-dubious The former representative from Missouri, who once pushed to abolish the IRS, has marketed himself as a certified tax and business advisor after attending only a three-day seminar. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-24/missouri-billy-long-trumps-nominee-irs-credential-tax-experts-dubious Jeremy Kohler, Alex Mierjeski /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-12-23/rep-jason-smith-tax-package-2025-missouri The Salem Republican is in charge of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, which handles taxation and trade policies. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-12-23/rep-jason-smith-tax-package-2025-missouri Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-12-05/donald-trump-picks-missouris-billy-long-lead-irs Long was one of the first elected officials to publicly support Trump. When most considered Trump’s candidacy a joke, Long touted Trump to foreign leaders and GOP insiders who snickered at the notion that the real estate mogul and reality TV star would be the next president. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:44:46 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-05/donald-trump-picks-missouris-billy-long-lead-irs Jason Hancock /government-politics-issues/2023-02-11/missouri-gop-lincoln-days-attendees-mull-whether-trump-is-a-gift-or-a-curse The former president helped Republicans cruise to statewide victories twice — but some at the Missouri GOP celebration in Springfield doubt that he can win a general election next year. Sat, 11 Feb 2023 22:38:13 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-11/missouri-gop-lincoln-days-attendees-mull-whether-trump-is-a-gift-or-a-curse Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2022-06-28/as-he-faces-gop-attacks-greitens-takes-campaign-against-rinos-to-jefferson-county Greitens drew an enthusiastic crowd in Arnold as he fends off attacks from his rivals in the run-up to the Aug. 2 GOP primary. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:25:43 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-06-28/as-he-faces-gop-attacks-greitens-takes-campaign-against-rinos-to-jefferson-county Jason Rosenbaum /podcast/politically-speaking/2022-06-23/congressman-billy-long-touts-himself-as-sure-thing-for-republican-senate-primary-voters The Springfield Republican has gained notice for his colorful style but is trailing at least three other GOP candidates for U.S. Senate in fundraising and polling. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:42:30 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2022-06-23/congressman-billy-long-touts-himself-as-sure-thing-for-republican-senate-primary-voters Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-05-02/supreme-court-decision-could-mean-near-total-abortion-ban-in-missouri Missouri Republicans praise possible overturning of Roe v. Wade decision while Democrats vow to continue fighting for abortion rights. Tue, 03 May 2022 03:46:13 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-05-02/supreme-court-decision-could-mean-near-total-abortion-ban-in-missouri Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2022-02-22/missouris-crowded-race-for-u-s-senate-begins-with-some-republicans-touting-trump-ties On the Democratic side, Marine veteran Lucas Kunce, former state Sen. Scott Sifton and businessman Spencer Toder filed for the Senate seat of the retiring Roy Blunt on Tuesday. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:15:32 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-02-22/missouris-crowded-race-for-u-s-senate-begins-with-some-republicans-touting-trump-ties Sarah Kellogg, Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2022-02-12/gop-loyals-hear-missouri-senate-hopefuls-make-familiar-arguments-experience-vs-outsider-status The candidates at the Lincoln Days forum sought to distinguish their records and experience from each other, with the dividing line along a familiar theme in recent years: experience and time spent in Washington DC. Sun, 13 Feb 2022 01:09:36 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-02-12/gop-loyals-hear-missouri-senate-hopefuls-make-familiar-arguments-experience-vs-outsider-status Eric Schmid /government-politics-issues/2021-08-04/congressman-billy-long-is-the-latest-republican-entrant-in-unpredictable-missouri-senate-race The Springfield Republican is trying to parlay his longtime support of former President Donald Trump into a bid for the U.S. Senate. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:11:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-08-04/congressman-billy-long-is-the-latest-republican-entrant-in-unpredictable-missouri-senate-race Jason Rosenbaum