January 30, 2025
Washington, D.C. (January 30, 2025) – Today, the Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior.
The following statement is from USTelecom President and CEO Jonathan Spalter:
“With broadband spurring economic growth in rural communities across the nation, Secretary Burgum will have the opportunity to get rid of the red tape delaying permitting approvals on federal lands. This will be an important step forward to help accelerate broadband deployment and we look forward to working with the Secretary and his team.”