WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:

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Secretary Burgum Launches Patriot Program Ahead of America's 250th Birthday Kickoff

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WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced the launch of the Patriot Program - a three-year pilot initiative dedicated to restoring and revitalizing America's public lands in honor of our nation's 250th birthday.