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dc statehood
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State debate: Why has DC never become a state?
DC leaders call for ‘bold action’ ahead of Senate statehood fight
House to vote on bill to make DC 51st state
Biden administration officially backs DC statehood
Faith leaders discuss DC statehood in Emancipation Day panel
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