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GOP lawmaker bets on 1790 borders to Make D.C. Square Again

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Source: The Washington Post
GOP lawmaker bets on 1790 borders to Make D.C. Square Again
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A Georgia Republican proposes returning Arlington and Alexandria to Washington, D.C., reviving the long-settled border dispute from the Residence Act of 1790 in a bid to boost GOP odds in Virginia; critics call it political theater and warn it would distract from current issues.

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  1. After Virginia redistricting, a GOP lawmaker turns to 19th century D.C. map  The Washington Post
  2. ‘Make DC Square Again': Bill would give Dem-leaning part of Virginia back to DC  NBC4 Washington
  3. MAGA Republicans want Trump to annex Arlington for D.C.  Axios
  4. Why does a Ga. congressman want to add Alexandria and Arlington to DC?  USA Today
  5. GOP bill to return Arlington, Alexandria to D.C. condemned as ‘unconstitutional’ by Rep. Beyer  ARLnow

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