Rep. Brooks: D.C. Statehood Bill is Sham & Power Grab
June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) announced he will vote "No" this week on H.R. 51, a bill for District of Columbia statehood.
Congressman Brooks said, "I will NEVER vote to give Washington, D.C. separate statehood status. Washington, D.C. is a CITY, not a state. Its population is roughly one-seventh of Alabama. To add perspective, giving D.C. statehood is the political equiv . . .
Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) announced he will vote "No" this week on H.R. 51, a bill for District of Columbia statehood.
Congressman Brooks said, "I will NEVER vote to give Washington, D.C. separate statehood status. Washington, D.C. is a CITY, not a state. Its population is roughly one-seventh of Alabama. To add perspective, giving D.C. statehood is the political equiv . . .