Senate approves Burgum as Secretary of the Interior
Former North Dakota governor Doug Burgum was confirmed as the Interior Secretary by the Senate late Thursday with considerable backing from Senate Democrats, receiving a 79-18 vote in his favor.
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum confirmed as Interior secretary
The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of Interior. During his confirmation hearing, Burgum emphasized a commitment to advancing U.S. energy production in President Donald Trump’s administration.
Doug Burgum confirmed as Secretary of the Interior
The final vote in the Senate took place just before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, confirming Burgum with a bipartisan vote of 79 to 18. President Donald Trump tapped the two-
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior
The new secretary will also sit on the president's NSC, and will lead the new National Energy Council, which will be critical to Trump's goal of American energy dominance.
Senate confirms former South Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as Interior secretary for Trump
Former South Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will be the point person for public land management and President Trump’s “drill, baby, drill" agenda.
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The North Dakota governor will oversee agencies that administer policy on Native American affairs, national parks and energy leases.
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