"Power Grab": Republicans Slam Democrats' D.C. Statehood Push

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🗓️ 21 April 2021

⏱️ 30 minutes

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The Biden White House officially backed a House bill that would make Washington D.C. the 51st state, saying it will give D.C residents "long overdue full representation in Congress." Rep. James Comer (R-KY) and shadow D.C Senator Paul Strauss weigh in on D.C. statehood, how this impacts the 23rd Amendment and if they would back Puerto Rico statehood. The Biden Administration is using their infrastructure plan to push its green priorities. While Republicans have complained about the bills cost and impact on the economy, FOX Business is reporting these moves could be a "financial boon" for big corporations, including fossil fuel companies. Fox Business Correspondent Edward Lawrence discusses how some big companies like Amazon could benefit from President Biden's green agenda, but how it could also hurt small businesses and other industries in the process. Plus, commentary by co-host of Fox & Friends First, Todd Piro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:45.0	Wednesday, April 21st, 2021.
0:50.0	And Lisa Brady, a renewed push to make D.C. a state is headed for a House vote and probably for a lot more debate.
0:59.0	It's the number one issue for residents of Washington, D.C.
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1:04.8	passing this bill they would amend the Constitution first. I'm Chris Foster.
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1:14.8	This is the push that they're trying to do and they're trying to throw a lot of money at it, throw a lot of tax incentives at it,
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