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Republican proposes giving part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting loss

Republican proposes giving part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting loss

Summary

Representative Rich McCormick from Georgia proposed a new law to make Arlington and Alexandria cities part of Washington, D.C. again. This would undo a law from 1846 that returned these areas to Virginia.

Key Facts

  • Rep. Rich McCormick is a Republican from Georgia.
  • He introduced a bill called the "Make DC Square Again Act."
  • The bill aims to add Arlington and Alexandria cities back to Washington, D.C.
  • These areas were part of D.C. before 1846.
  • The 1846 law returned these areas to Virginia.
  • The proposal follows recent changes in voting district boundaries (redistricting).
  • Supporters say this change would affect political balance between parties.
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