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Do you know the process of making Washington, D.C., a state?

MSNBC's @tiffanydcross breaks it down here. msnbc.com/cross-connecti…
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The origins of D.C. come from our constitution, which called for a district "not exceeding 10 miles square" to be the seat of our federal government. (2/8)
Per the Constitution, the district is under the jurisdiction of Congress. It does have a mayor, but Congress can override city decisions. (3/8)
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