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Should Washington, D.C., become the 51st state? WA’s 2 senators say it’s ‘long past time’
The 51st-state idea is embraced by those who live ... But detractors contend that the District of Columbia was never meant to be a state. They view the push as an “unconstitutional power grab ...
DC Isn’t Becoming a State. But It Could Become Maryland.
Washingtonians may be aghast at the thought of reconnecting with their northern neighbor, but some think it’s preferable to ...
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Republicans push to repeal D.C.'s governing power, but city supporters push for statehood
WASHINGTON ‒ For more than 50 years, the District of Columbia has had limited power ... “The District's focus is on how we become the 51st state. I know there's talk about other places being ...
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Trump pitched Canada on 51st state during first call with PM Carney: ‘Let’s agree to disagree’
President Donald Trump kicked off his first call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney by pitching the new leader the idea of a 51st state ... stop in British Columbia. Meanwhile the White ...