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Legislation Proposed to Annex Virginia Cities to D.C.
A Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill to annex Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia, back to Washington, D.C. This proposal follows recent changes in Virginia's district map. (sources: thehill, northernvirginiamag, foxnews, washingtonpost, nbcwashington)
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ModernAction Briefing
Rep. Rich McCormick introduced the 'Make DC Square Again Act' to return Arlington and Alexandria to D.C., reversing a historical law. The move comes after Virginia voters approved a new district map favoring Democrats.
- The legislation aims to restore the original ten-mile square of D.C. by annexing Arlington and Alexandria.
- The proposal follows a redistricting process in Virginia that resulted in a Democratic-leaning district map.
- The bill seeks to counteract the impact of the new district map on Republican representation.
Why it matters
The proposal could reshape political representation and influence in the region.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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