Transition of Power

New Interior Chief Issues 6 Orders on 1st Day in Office

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued six orders aligning Department of the Interior procedures with Trump’s policies.
New Interior Chief Issues 6 Orders on 1st Day in Office
The Department of the Interior building sign in Washington on Dec. 12, 2018. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
John Haughey
John Haughey
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Newly seated Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued six Department of the Interior (DOI) orders on Feb. 3, his first official day in office.

The former North Dakota governor was confirmed by the Senate in a 78–18 vote on Jan. 30. 
John Haughey
John Haughey
Reporter
John Haughey is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter who covers U.S. elections, U.S. Congress, energy, defense, and infrastructure. Mr. Haughey has more than 45 years of media experience. You can reach John via email at [email protected]
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