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This is inside interior.

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This week, the Department of the interior
announced the second offshore

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oil and gas lease
sale required under President Trump's

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one big beautiful bill
held in the Gulf of America.

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The sale in New Orleans brought in over
$46 million in high bids, marking

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another major step forward for offshore
energy development in the region.

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Also this week,
Secretary Doug Burgum joined

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the unveiling of the freedom 250
Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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racetrack design.

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The race will be part of the upcoming
250th anniversary celebration

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of the United States,

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bringing IndyCar series racing
to the streets of our nation's capital.

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Meanwhile, in Alaska, Deputy Secretary
Kate McGregor and crowds gathered

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this past week for the Iditarod Trail
Sled Dog Race, ceremonial start

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an annual Alaskan tradition, where fans
cheer on mushers and their dog teams

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before they begin the 1000
mile journey to Nome, Alaska.

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This year's event also served as a freedom
250 signature celebration

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featuring a snow sculpture,
public festivities and interior leaders

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joining the crowd to celebrate Alaska's
mushing heritage and historic trail.

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As Secretary Burgum highlighted this week
President Donald J.

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Trump is unlocking America's energy
potential, and the results are clear

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From turning Venezuela from a sanctioned
adversary into a strategic partner

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To announcing the first new oil refinery
in the United States in decades

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President Trump is delivering American
energy independence on all fronts.

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these efforts highlight Interior's
work to strengthen America's energy

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leadership, support economic growth,
and celebrate the nation's heritage

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As the country approaches
its 250th anniversary.

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That's it for this week's Inside Interior.