Tag: H.R. 51

The CCP’s Washington DC 

June 3, 2021
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Commentary On April 22, House Democrats unilaterally approved H.R. 51, which would grant statehood to Washington, D.C. if signed into law. Progressives claim this legislation will strengthen our democracy by enfranchising D.C. residents who currently pay federal taxes but lack representation in Congress like other Americans. However, D.C. is full of corrupt officials and elites…

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White House Supports Washington D.C. Statehood Bill

April 20, 2021
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The Biden administration said Tuesday it supports H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, backing the congressional Democrats’ view of “no taxation without representation,” while Republicans see the legislation as an unconstitutional power grab to add two more Democrat senators. The administration said it has been too long for the over 700,000 people of D.C….

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White House Supports District of Columbia Statehood Bill

April 20, 2021
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The Biden administration stated on April 20 that it supports H.R. 51—the Washington, D.C. Admission Act—backing the congressional Democrats’ view of “no taxation without representation,” while Republicans see the legislation as an unconstitutional power grab to add two more Democratic senators. The administration stated that it has been too long for the more than 700,000…

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