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  Share Source: AP Photo/Andrew Harnik Democrats in both chambers of Congress are advocating the implementation of statehood for the District of Columbia, via legislation. Republicans overwhelmingly oppose giving statehood to DC, arguing that the city does not merit representation by 2 United States Senators; both seats would undoubtedly be held by Democrats. Other Republicans, including a group of GOP Attorneys General, argue that granting statehood to DC legislatively is unconstitutional, while also pointing out that the Founding Fathers opposed statehood for the nation’s capital. The House Rules Committee is set to take up HR 51, which would grant statehood to DC, once again this week. Republican Congressman James Comer (R-KY) criticized Congressional Democrats’ “power grab” in trying to pass the measure.

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