Senate advances Trump’s pick to lead the US Interior, Doug Burgum
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum previously told lawmakers that national security and the economy are his top priorities for leading the Interior Department.
Doug Burgum clears procedural vote for Interior Secretary
Burgum met the threshold for a vote to proceed with a full Senate debate, meaning his final vote for confirmation will be Thursday night or Friday.
Senate Votes To Advance Burgum Interior Secretary Nomination To Final Confirmation Vote
The Senate voted 78–20 to advance President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department, former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, for a final confirmation vote. That isn’t expected until Thursday.
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.
Doug Burgum clears crucial hurdle in bid to become Interior secretary
WASHINGTON — Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has cleared a vital step in his bid to become Interior secretary.
Doug Burgum, Trump’s Choice for Interior, Aims for ‘Energy Dominance’
The former North Dakota governor told senators at his confirmation hearing that he saw limits on energy production as a national security threat.
Doug Burgum testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for Interior Secretary
Members of the committee had the opportunity to question Burgum on an array of different topics regarding energy, mineral resources and beyond.
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North Dakota sued Interior at least five times under Doug Burgum. Now he’s set to run the agency.
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