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Hearing Highlights: Doug Burgum Fuels Concern He’ll Put Oil & Gas Industry Profits Over America’s Public Lands, Taxpayers

Trump Administration
January 16, 2025

During today’s U.S. Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee confirmation hearing for Governor Doug Burgum (R-ND), the President-elect’s choice for Secretary of the Interior made no bones about his intent to put the interests of the big oil and gas industry ahead of protecting America’s public lands.

Press Releases

Hearing Highlights: Oil Man Chris Wright Offers No Apologies for His Company’s Misconduct

Trump Nominations
January 15, 2025

During today’s U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources confirmation hearing for Chris Wright, the President-elect’s choice for U.S. Energy Secretary failed to adequately address his company’s history of violating workplace safety standards and anti-discrimination laws. 

Press Releases

Hearing Highlights: Sean Duffy Glosses Over Major Airline Lobbying Conflict

Trump Nominations
January 15, 2025

During today’s U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation confirmation hearing for Sean Duffy, the President-elect’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation failed to resolve concerns around a major conflict of interest he could face after lobbying for the same airlines now suing the agency to overturn rulemaking

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