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Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum Confirmed as Interior Secretary

By Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor Jan 31, 2025 | 6:28 AM

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is sworn in during a confirmation hearing. (Alex Wong/Getty Images via the North Dakota Monitor)

 

(Amy Dalrymple – North Dakota Monitor) – The U.S. Senate voted 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.

The Senate confirmed Burgum on a bipartisan vote of 79-18, with support from North Dakota Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, who championed his appointment.

“Doug Burgum clearly understands the potential of our abundant, taxpayer-owned energy resources and will treat them as the strategic asset they are, including our oil, gas and coal reserves,” Hoeven said in a statement.

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