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51st: With Democrats In Charge, Is DC Destined For Statehood?

51st: With Democrats In Charge, Is DC Destined For Statehood?

Update: 2021-01-07

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The city's chances at statehood have improved in 2021, but there’s still one big obstacle: the filibuster.

This is a special bonus episode of 51st, from WAMU's What's With Washington. To support the show, visit wamu.org/supportwhatswith.

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51st: With Democrats In Charge, Is DC Destined For Statehood?

51st: With Democrats In Charge, Is DC Destined For Statehood?

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