Rep. McIntire cheers Gov. Burgum to lead U.S. Interior

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Friday November 15, 2024


Representative McIntire Applauds Nomination of Governor Doug Burgum to lead U.S. Department of the Interior
By Oregon State Representative Emily McIntire,

 

EAGLE POINT, OR – Oregon State Representative Emily McIntire (R-Eagle Point), an enrolled member of the Muscogee Creek Nation and the only federally recognized tribal member in the Oregon Legislature, released the following statement in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior:

 

“I am delighted that President Donald Trump has nominated North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior. As the only enrolled tribal member of a federally recognized tribe in the Oregon Legislature, I understand how important the work of the Interior Department, which oversees the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Indian Affairs, amongst others, is to my legislative district, tribes across the country and Oregon.

 

“Governor Burgum has a strong record of working with North Dakota’s tribal governments on important issues like energy development, economic development, public safety, improving education outcomes, investing in mental and behavioral health, and addressing the missing and murdered indigenous people’s crisis.

 

“My district voted overwhelming for President Trump. An NBC exit poll also showed 65% of American Indians across the county voted for President Trump. It is evident to rural communities, tribes and tribal members across the country the current cost of living is too high, and they want an opportunity for a better future. Governor Burgum has that proven record and relationship with rural communities and tribes, and I urge Oregon U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley to exercise their “advice and consent” role and vote to confirm Governor Burgum as expeditiously as possible.”

 

House District 56 includes the communities of Eagle Point and Klamath Falls.

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