Big Oil wants a lot from Trump. It has an ally in Doug Burgum, the president's Interior pick
When North Dakota's petroleum association was going to hold a banquet honoring top fracking executives last year, it turned to Gov. Doug Burgum. The two-term Republican, now President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Interior Department,
North Dakota Sued the Interior Department at Least Five Times Under Gov. Doug Burgum. Now He’s Set to Run the Agency.
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Senate advances Trump’s pick to lead the US Interior, Doug Burgum, to confirmation vote
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum previously told lawmakers that national security and the economy are his top priorities for leading the Interior Department.
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Senate advances Interior nominee Doug Burgum
The Senate voted Wednesday evening to close debate on Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department. The former North Dakota governor is likely to be confirmed easily after the 78-20 cloture vote, with 25 Democrats voting in favor.
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Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum speaks on energy production in the United States at Senate hearing
Former North Dakota governor Doug Burgum opened his senate hearing yesterday with a statement about energy production in the United States.
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North Dakota sued Interior at least 5 times under Burgum. Now he’s set to run the agency
Lawsuits filed by North Dakota give some insight into former Gov. Doug Burgum's worldview as he prepares to take over Interior.