Interior, Doug Burgum

Democrat Upset Over Scheduling of Burgum’s Hearing To Become Interior Secretary
Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico is accusing Republicans of a breach of precedent and protocol in scheduling Doug Burgum’s confirmation hearing to become Interior Secretary. The Democrat and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources says the FBI background check isn’t finished and there is
Doug Burgum’s confirmation hearing for Interior secretary set for next week, senator’s office says
WASHINGTON — Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is expected to have a confirmation hearing next week in his bid to become the next Interior secretary, sources say.
Heinrich says Utah senator broke protocol scheduling Interior secretary confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Interior secretary is already a point of conflict in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee ahead of a confirmation hearing in the committee scheduled for next week.
Heinrich says panel chair Lee broke protocol on Burgum hearing
Senate Energy and Natural Resources ranking member Martin Heinrich on Wednesday accused Chairman Mike Lee of violating the chamber’s “precedent and protocol” when planning a confirmation hearing for Interior secretary nominee Doug Burgum next week.
Heinrich accuses Lee of breaking protocol over Burgum hearing
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's top Democrat is objecting to a hearing on President-elect Donald Trump's Interior pick next week.
Heinrich objects to quick scheduling of Burgum confirmation hearing, alleging protocol breach
The top Democrat on the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee says Republicans scheduled Doug Burgum’s confirmation hearing without their consent, which he called a breach of the Senate’s protocol.
The surprising climate commitments of Trump’s new ‘energy czar’
Former North Dakota governor Doug Burgum, an outspoken proponent of carbon capture, committed to making his state carbon ...
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Democrats say US Senate Republicans rushing confirmation of Interior nominee Burgum
Heinrich, a New Mexico Democrat, released a written statement that he was extremely disappointed Utah Republican Sen. Mike ...
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Armstrong of North Dakota names 2 former Burgum advisers to his Cabinet
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced Wednesday the appointment of two Cabinet leaders to oversee the state Department ...
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As lawmakers consider property tax relief, Doug Burgum urges income tax changes instead
Burgum would rather lawmakers concentrate on income tax reform. In an early December meeting with the Grand Forks Herald, he ...
New leaders announced for North Dakota Water Resources, Labor departments
Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Wednesday announced the appointment of Reice Haase as director of the state Department of Water ...
The Bismarck Tribune10h
Christmann to remain as PSC chair in break from tradition
The Public Service Commission broke from tradition Wednesday with Commissioner Randy Christmann remaining as chair.
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DOI pick Doug Burgum’s ‘all of the above’ approach to meeting energy demand
Gov. Doug Burgum‘s (R-ND) “all of the above” approach to meeting energy demand may indicate how he will lead as a key player in the incoming Trump administration. In November, President ...
Biden looks to limit AI product exports, tech leaders say they’ll lose global market share
Leaders in the tech industry are urging the Biden administration not to add a new regulation that will limit artificial intelligence exports, citing concerns it is overbroad and could diminish the ...