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Senate Democrats Slam White House for IRS Leadership Moves

3/11/2026

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Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senate Democrats criticize the White House for bypassing leadership at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
They say the administration extends acting-service limits and creates positions, including Frank Bisignano as IRS CEO.
The letter cites the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and its 210-day cap.
Democrats call the IRS CEO position a "fake job" to avoid confirming a new commissioner.

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Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senate Democrats criticize the White House for bypassing leadership at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
They say the administration extends acting-service limits and creates positions, including Frank Bisignano as IRS CEO.
The letter cites the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and its 210-day cap.
Democrats call the IRS CEO position a "fake job" to avoid confirming a new commissioner.