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Billy Long speaks during a press conference before filing for election during the Missouri Senate primary in 2022 in Jefferson City (Madeline Carter/Missouri Independent) Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Internal Revenue Service. Trump called Long — who served six terms representing a Southwest Missouri district — a “consummate people person,” adding “taxpayers and the wonderful employees of the IRS will love having Billy at the helm.” Oregon’s senior U.S. senator, Democrat Ron Wyden, called President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of former Missouri congressman Billy Long to head the IRS alarming. He said the current IRS commissioner, Danny Werfel, is doing a good job and that the only reason for Trump to name Long likely would be to weaponize the IRS against his political enemies. Wyden said Long also was a “bizarre” choice for other reasons: “What’s most concerning is that Mr. Long left office and jumped into the scam-plagued industry involving the Employee Retention Tax Credit. These ERTC mills that have popped up over the last few years are essentially fraud on an industrial scale, conning small businesses and ripping off American taxpayers to the tune of billions of dollars.” The current IRS commissioner’s term doesn’t expire until 2027. Long was one of the first elected officials to jump on the “Trump train,” a phrase he claims to have coined . When most considered Trump’s candidacy a joke or publicity stunt, Long said he was all in, touting 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. “Trump, I saw it early on,” Long told The Independent in 2022, “he has the ‘it’ factor.” After a long career as an auctioneer, and a few years as a conservative talk radio host, Long decided to jump into the 2010 race for the congressional seat being vacated when Roy Blunt decided to run for U.S. Senate. Long said no one took him seriously. “It was an eight-way race,” Long said, “and I was supposed to come in ninth. I was the Donald Trump of the race.” He was pegged as a candidate who was only in the race “for publicity,” Long said, “to help my business and blah, blah, blah, the same things they said about Trump.” His own campaign consultants told him he was “too fat to put on TV,” he said. “And you can put that in the newspaper. They said, ‘You’re too fat. You can’t go on TV. You’ll scare people.’” In the end, Long won the primary by around 7.5 percentage points. He cruised to victory that fall, joining a massive class of freshmen Republicans who swept into office in the Tea Party wave. He says the key to his victory was authenticity. “I may not look the part,” Long said. “But I guaranteed to voters that I would be the part, that I would do the right thing for the right reason every day. And that resonated with people.” His first year in Congress, according to The Lever , Long signed a letter urging the IRS to launch a probe of the tax-exempt status of the Humane Society of the United States, a nonprofit that focuses on animal welfare and opposes animal cruelty. The letter followed the Humane Society’s support of a successful Missouri ballot measure strengthening regulations on dog breeders. In 2022, Long gave up his congressional seat to run for U.S. Senate, finishing fourth in the GOP primary behind the eventual winner, Eric Schmitt. According to Trump’s Wednesday announcement, since leaving Congress Long has worked as a business and tax advisor, “helping small businesses navigate the complexities of complying with the IRS Rules and Regulations.” “I have known Billy since 2011,” Trump said. “He is an extremely hard worker, and respected by all, especially by those who know him in Congress... Congratulations Billy!” SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Missouri Independent , like Oregon Capital Chronicle, is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Missouri Independent maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Jason Hancock for questions: info@missouriindependent.com . Follow Missouri Independent on Facebook and X .

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Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans Preview: The 2-10 Jacksonville Jaguars travel to Tennessee to take on the 3-9 Titans. Unfortunately for both teams, they are out of the playoff picture and only playing for pride. Sunday’s meeting is the first between the two teams this season, and the Jacksonville Jaguars will be without starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence for this game. Lawrence will be out for the rest of the season, and former Patriots quarterback Mac Jones will be under center. The Jaguars hope that Jones can help end their current five-game losing streak. The Titans are also coming off a loss. They were undone by the Commanders to the tune of 42-19. Moving them to 0-3 after a win this season. The Titans have struggled with ball security this season. They have a league-high 23 turnovers. Even though they are hosting the sliding Jaguars, they will have to protect the ball if they want to pick up their fourth win of the season. Listen to the Bet the Edge podcast as hosts Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick provide listeners with sharp actionable insight, market analysis and statistical data to help bettors gain more information before placing their wagers. So, whether you’re targeting spreads and totals, looking for value in futures markets or circling player props, give their podcast a listen to give you that extra edge. How to Watch Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans Live on Sunday: Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM ET Site: Nissan Stadium City: Nashville, TN TV/Streaming: CBS Latest Game Odds for Jaguars at Titans - Week 14: The latest odds as of Tuesday morning courtesy of DraftKings: Moneyline: Jacksonville Jaguars (+145), Tennessee Titans (-170) Spread: Titans -3.5 Total: 42.5 NBC Sports Bet Best Bets: NBC Sports analyst Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning toward the over on Travis Etienne Jr. over 38.5 rushing yards... Thomas: “Etienne Jr. carried Tank Bigsby 13 to seven last week. There was a thought that Bigsby would eventually usurp Etienne as the leader in this backfield. That has yet to happen, and I don’t expect it to happen this season. In fact, Etienne has had double-digit carries in every game but three, which happened to be the three in which he was banged up. Even in the lopsided games against the Bills and Lions, he ran the ball at least 10 times. The Titans’ run defense isn’t bad, but they still give up 86 yards per game on the ground. Jones will keep the Jaguars in this one, allowing Etienne ample opportunities to cash this low line.” Jaguars at Titans Team Stats, Betting Trends: The Titans have failed to cover in their last five games at home The Jaguars have won four of their last five away games against teams with losing records Seven of the Jaguars’ last nine road trips to the Titans have gone over the Total The Jaguars are on a five-game losing streak Quarterback Matchup for Jaguars at Titans: Jaguars: Mac Jones – Jones will get the start in place of the injured Trevor Lawrence. He threw for 235 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions last game against the Texans. Titans: Will Levis – Levis has thrown for 1,659 yards, 12 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Player News & Injuries: Jaguars: QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is on the IR CB Tyson Campbell (thigh) is questionable G Brandon Scherff (knee) is questionable LS Ross Matiscik (hamstring) is questionable P Logan Cooke (knee) is questionable Titans: OT Jaelyn Duncan (hamstring) is on the IR CB Roger McCreary (shoulder) is questionable DT T’Vondre Sweat (shoulder) is questionable LB Kenneth Murray Jr (hamstring) is questionable WR Tyler Boyd (foot) is questionable Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest and tools for the NFL, including game predictions, player props, futures, and trends! Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)New safety course for off-road vehicles will be required in Arizona starting Jan. 1

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The Miami Dolphins have released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr, ending the three-time Pro Bowler's short tenure with the team. Beckham signed a one-year, $3m deal with the Dolphins in May, but started the season on the physically unable to perform list after offseason knee surgery. He leaves after only nine catches for 55 yards in nine games. Beckham had missed the past two days of practice for what the team called personal reasons. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel indicated on Friday that the decision to part ways was mutual. "Odell and I have been very communicative since he's been here," McDaniel told reporters. "He had a tough start in terms of having to rehab his way into the season and then just looking at it as simple as, all right, what's the best for both him and the team moving forward? "We just thought it was a good time to go that direction. That was the motivation behind it. That's all." Trending Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Beckham, the No 12 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, shot to stardom in his first five NFL seasons with the New York Giants. Despite missing the first four games of his debut campaign due to injury, Beckham broke all kinds of receiving records, becoming the first player to record more than 75 receptions, 1,100 yards, and 10 touchdowns in their rookie year. Also See: NFL schedule Stream the NFL with NOW Get Sky Sports on WhatsApp! Subscribe to Inside the Huddle podcast During Week 12 of that 2014 season, Beckham forever cemented himself in NFL history when making a sensational one-handed touchdown catch in a Sunday Night Football clash with the Dallas Cowboys, which many consider to be the greatest of all time. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2019, OBJ's three years in Ohio were more of a struggle and he'd eventually be released midway through the 2021 season after his father complained on social media over the way his son was being used in the Browns offense. He then signed with the Los Angeles Rams, where he won a Super Bowl that same season, though it was bittersweet success as he suffered a torn ACL in the game which has hampered his subsequent years in the NFL. After missing the entire 2022 season, Beckham signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2023 and went on to have 35 catches for 565 yards and three touchdowns last year before being cut by the Ravens in March. Brought to Miami in the offseason to be a third receiving option behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, Beckham never seemed to fit into the Dolphins offense. If he clears waivers, the 32-year-old would be free to sign with any team. Although his best years are most definitely behind him, it does leave open the prospect of the star wideout again latching on with a Super Bowl contender like he did with the Rams in 2021. Watch another triple-header of live NFL action this Sunday on Sky Sports, starting with Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans from 6pm.

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TORONTO — Strength in base metal stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index Tuesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. Markets took on a cautious tone Tuesday, said Greg Taylor, chief investment officer at Purpose Investments. “We had a super strong month of November across the board, and then yesterday was kind of a bit of a give back,” he said, noting that weakness in commodities held the TSX back on Monday. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 45.40 points on Tuesday at 25,635.73. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 76.47 points at 44,705.53. The S&P 500 index was up 2.73 points at 6,049.88, while the Nasdaq composite was up 76.96 points at 19,480.91. In Canada, Scotiabank was the first major bank to report earnings, with the rest to come in short order as the sector caps off earnings season. The bank saw its earnings rise year-over-year, and it set aside a smaller sum for loan losses than it did a year ago. However, its profit came in below analyst expectations, and Scotiabank said it expects continued pressure on loan growth in the coming months. Scotiabank’s share price fell more than three per cent, but Taylor said that was likely investors taking some profit after a strong several months for the stock. “There’s not a lot of expectations for any fireworks from the banks this week,” he said. In the U.S., a report showed U.S. employers advertised slightly more job openings at the end of October than they did the month before, ahead of the monthly jobs report at the end of the week. The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to make its last interest rate decision of the year later this month. “The payroll number Friday is going to be interesting to watch,” said Taylor. “It's certainly a case that if you did get a really strong number, you might get some people putting into question the need for another rate cut at this meeting.” But while economic strength and the promised policies of president-elect Donald Trump could mean fewer rate cuts than previously expected in 2025, Taylor said a cut from the Fed later this month is a “foregone conclusion.” In Canada, where the economy hasn’t weathered high rates as well, another cut is expected next week from the central bank, said Taylor. However, if the Fed does pull back on cuts in the coming year, Canada may have to move with more caution, he said, as the divergence could put further downward pressure on the loonie. The Canadian dollar traded for 71.14 cents US, compared with 71.14 cents US on Monday. The January crude oil contract was up US$1.84 at US$69.94 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was down 17 cents at US$3.04 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was up US$9.40 at US$2,667.90 an ounce and the March copper contract was up 13 cents at US$4.20 a pound. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 3, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD) Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press

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RS adjourned again as Dhankhar, Kharge sparNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records amid a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what’s already been a stellar year so far. The S&P 500 edged up by 2 points, or less than 0.1%, to set an all-time high for the 55th time this year. It’s climbed in 10 of the last 11 days and is on track for one of its best years since the turn of the millennium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 76 points, or 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.4% to its own record set a day earlier. AT&T rose 4.6% after it boosted its profit forecast for the year. It also announced a $10 billion plan to send cash to its investors by buying back its own stock, while saying it expects to authorize another $10 billion of repurchases in 2027. On the losing end of Wall Street was U.S. Steel, which fell 8%. President-elect Donald Trump reiterated on social media that he would not let Japan’s Nippon Steel take over the iconic Pennsylvania steelmaker. Nippon Steel announced plans last December to buy the Pittsburgh-based steel producer for $14.1 billion in cash, raising concerns about what the transaction could mean for unionized workers, supply chains and U.S. national security. Earlier this year, President Joe Biden also came out against the acquisition. Tesla sank 1.6% after a judge in Delaware reaffirmed a previous ruling that the electric car maker must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package. The judge denied a request by attorneys for Musk and Tesla’s corporate directors to vacate her ruling earlier this year requiring the company to rescind the unprecedented pay package. All told, the S&P 500 rose 2.73 points to 6,049.88. The Dow fell 76.47 to 44,705.53, and the Nasdaq composite gained 76.96 to 19,480.91. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady after a report showed U.S. employers were advertising slightly more job openings at the end of October than a month earlier. Continued strength there would raise optimism that the economy could remain out of a recession that many investors had earlier worried was inevitable. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.23% from 4.20% from late Monday. Yields have seesawed since Election Day amid worries that Trump’s preferences for lower tax rates and bigger tariffs could spur higher inflation along with economic growth. But traders are still confident the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate again at its next meeting in two weeks. They’re betting on a nearly three-in-four chance of that, according to data from CME Group. Lower rates can give the economy more juice, but they can also give inflation more fuel. The key report this week that could guide the Fed’s next move will arrive on Friday. It’s the monthly jobs report , which will show how many workers U.S. employers hired and fired during November. It could be difficult to parse given how much storms and strikes distorted figures in October. Based on trading in the options market, Friday’s jobs report appears to be the biggest potential market mover until the Fed announces its next decision on interest rates Dec. 18, according to strategists at Barclays Capital. In financial markets abroad, the value of South Korea’s currency fell 1.1% against the U.S. dollar following a frenetic night where President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and then later said he’d lift it after lawmakers voted to reject military rule. Stocks of Korean companies that trade in the United States also fell, including a 1.6% drop for SK Telecom. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.9% to help lead global markets. Some analysts think Japanese stocks could end up benefiting from Trump’s threats to raise tariffs , including for goods coming from China . Trade relations between the U.S. and China took another step backward after China said it is banning exports to the U.S. of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications. The counterpunch came swiftly after the U.S. Commerce Department expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips, chipmaking tools and software. The 140 companies newly included in the so-called “entity list” are nearly all based in China. In China, stock indexes rose 1% in Hong Kong and 0.4% in Shanghai amid unconfirmed reports that Chinese leaders would meet next week to discuss planning for the coming year. Investors are hoping it may bring fresh stimulus to help spur growth in the world’s second-largest economy. In France, the CAC 40 rose 0.3% amid continued worries about politics in Paris , where the government is battling over the budget. AP Business Writers Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott contributed.