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    Dirk Kempthorne

    49th United States Secretary of the Interior

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  1. Dirk Arthur Kempthorne (born October 29, 1951) is an American politician who served as the 49th United States Secretary of the Interior from 2006 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a United States Senator from Idaho from 1993 to 1999 and the 30th governor of Idaho from 1999 to 2006.

  2. Dirk Kempthorne was confirmed as the 49th Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior on May 26, 2006, in a voice vote by the U.S. Senate. Kempthorne took the oath of office on the same day.

  3. Sep 4, 2023 · The former Idaho Governor, who also served as President George W. Bush's Secretary of the Interior, is very candid about his feelings toward the future of the West. Kempthorne is no stranger to...

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  4. Jun 29, 2023 · Dirk Kempthorne, who served as Secretary of the Interior under George W. Bush, shares his story of helping to rescue 395 Afghan Allies and Americans in 2021. He recounts the challenges, the miracles, and the lessons learned from this humanitarian mission.

  5. Learn about Dirk Kempthorne's career in service, from his student leadership at U of I to his bipartisan achievements in Boise, Washington, D.C. and beyond. He shares his passion for helping people, his diplomacy and his advice for UI students.

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  7. Dirk Kempthorne was a Republican politician from Idaho who served as governor, senator, and secretary of the Interior under George W. Bush. He oversaw the management of natural resources, wildlife, and national parks, and faced criticism from environmentalists for his policies.

  8. Learn about Dirk Kempthorne, a former senator, governor, and secretary of the interior. He co-chairs BPC's Commission on Political Reform and is president of the American Council of Life Insurers.

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