United Press International
DC Statehood Advocates protest in the stands
President Barack Obama’s inauguration Tuesday has raised the hopes of activists hoping to make the District of Columbia a state.
Stateline.org reported that some Washington’s residents say they hope they will finally get a vote in Congress,which would be a step toward statehood.
Washington Mayor Adrian Fenty,a Democrat,said last week that local leaders planned to use the inauguration as a platform to push for rights for D.C. residents.