Washington Times: Fight for D.C. statehood gets new push from Democrats

By Editor On May 31, 2019 Last updated May 31, 2019

The D.C. statehood effort got new life Thursday, when longtime skeptic House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer threw his support behind the idea and fellow Democrats pledged hearings to advance the issue.

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