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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visits the Presidio in San Francisco, Thursday, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) — Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visits the Presidio in San Francisco, Thursday, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)Photo: Godofredo A. Vásquez / AP / NTB

Robert Stewart

North America Energy CorrespondentBaton Rouge

Published 17 July 2025, 20:52Updated 17 July 2025, 20:52

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