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Why We Should Support Statehood for D.C. - Voice and Viewpoint

By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher Once again, the idea of Statehood for the District of Columbia has not only come before the U.S. Congress, but has also passed the House of Representatives. Most of us know that the 700,000 plus residents of D.C. have lived under taxation without representation, the very thing that was […]

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