Senator Tom Carper

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Senator Tom Carper @SenatorCarper

Just like states across the country, the District of Columbia needs resources and funding from the federal government to effectively mitigate the spread of #COVID19 and protect its taxpaying residents. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 26, 2020

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Senator Tom Carper @SenatorCarper

Even though the District of Columbia has more taxpayers than both Wyoming and Vermont, it will not receive the same funding that all states will get from the #COVID19 relief package simply because the city does not have #statehood status. That is wrong. — PolitiTweet.org

Based on current wording in the Coronavirus Relief Fund, DC receives significantly less than other states because..… https://t.co/8Xw68qXdWM

Posted March 26, 2020

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Senator Tom Carper @SenatorCarper

To me, this issue is a matter of fairness. Think about this: the families who live in DC pay taxes just like you and me. Yet their communities will receive far less money from the government during this crisis. In fact, a lot of their taxpayer dollars will go to other states. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 26, 2020