05/05/2019
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"There is nothing in the Constitution that bars the Nation's capital from becoming a state."
"But this is unpopular with the citizens in both the District and Maryland."
"Many opponents have argued that the District is not capable of governing itself in a fiscally responsible manner."
"Statehood means the United States citizens of the District of Columbia will have the same rights and privileges enjoyed by the United States citizens of the 50 states."