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Doug Burgum to confirm drilling on 500M acres by end of 2025?
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Trump Directs Interior Nominee Doug Burgum to 'Drill' on 500 Million Acres of U.S. Land
Nov 22, 2024, 08:42 PM
Former President Donald Trump has instructed his nominee for the Department of the Interior, Doug Burgum, to prioritize drilling on approximately 500 million acres of U.S. land. This directive underscores Trump's ongoing commitment to expanding energy production on federal lands, a key aspect of his administration's energy policy. The announcement has been widely reported across various news outlets, highlighting the significant implications for environmental policy and energy development in the United States.
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