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DC statehood and constitutional amendments
27:53 - 33:21 (05:28)
DC residents cannot vote on their own statehood or on constitutional amendments because they are not considered a state, despite paying federal income tax and being treated as a state under federal law. However, they contribute more to the federal government than they receive and should still receive federal funding like other states.
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The residents of D.C. pay higher federal income taxes than they receive, yet they are not represented in Congress or able to vote on constitutional amendments.
27:53 - 30:12 (02:19)
Summary
The residents of D.C. pay higher federal income taxes than they receive, yet they are not represented in Congress or able to vote on constitutional amendments. Despite this, they deserve to receive federal funding like any other state.
ChapterDC statehood and constitutional amendments
EpisodeWhy Is DC Not A State?
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