Chris Wright Is Confirmed as Secretary of Energy
The former fracking executive said in confirmation hearings that his top priority would be to “unleash” American energy production.
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Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary
The key post will promote President Trump's efforts to achieve U.S. "energy dominance" in the global market.CBS News - 11h -
Senate confirms fracking CEO Chris Wright to lead Energy Department
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Senate confirms Chris Wright as Trump’s energy secretary
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Chris Wright nomination clears key procedural hurdle
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Burgum confirmed as Interior secretary
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Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense by Senate
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Energy Secretary Pick, Chris Wright, Has Been an Evangelist for Fossil Fuels
Wright, the founder of a fracking firm, testified that he would back all forms of low-carbon energy as well as gas, oil and coal.The New York Times - Jan. 15
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