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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- ‘Make DC Square Again': Bill would give Dem-leaning part of Virginia back to DC NBC4 Washington
- MAGA Republicans want Trump to annex Arlington for D.C. Axios
- Why does a Ga. congressman want to add Alexandria and Arlington to DC? USA Today
- GOP bill to return Arlington, Alexandria to D.C. condemned as ‘unconstitutional’ by Rep. Beyer ARLnow
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