On the recordMarch 21, 2021
D.C. wants to become a state so it can levy taxes on people who are working in D.C.
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congress.govD.C. wants to become a state so it can levy taxes on people who are working in D.C.
Norton argues that D.C. seeks statehood primarily for tax revenue.
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