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“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
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On the recordJune 29, 2026
These targeted updates cut through the red tape that has historically deterred investment, ensuring our public lands remain a reliable engine for economic growth and innovation.
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Doug Burgum
Republican · North Dakota
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theguardian.com

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on proposed changes to oil and gas leasing.

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