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Andrew Yang Policy on MAKE WASHINGTON, DC, A STATE
Washington, DC, has a population larger than two states, and yet it is not considered a state. This deprives residents of equal representation in the federal government, lacking both Representatives and Senators to promote their interests.
And yet, they still pay taxes, truly being an example of taxation without representation.
The residents of Washington, DC, should be afforded the same representation as other Americans, and it should be admitted as a State. To resolve any constitutional issues, an area of land containing the important federal buildings could be carved out and defined as the capital/Washington, DC.
https://www.yang2020.com/policies/dc-statehood/