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Jamie Raskin: “Statehood is an imperative of basic democratic values, but also of governmental efficiency.”

On the recordMay 15, 2023
Statehood is an imperative of basic democratic values, but also of governmental efficiency.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin emphasizes the importance of D.C. statehood for democracy and governance.

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