134: Statehood for DC and PR?

<p>P&C drink and review a west coast IPA from local Hysteria Brewing, then discuss statehood for DC and PR. </p> <p>Is "taxation without representation" a fair way to characterize the U.S. attitude towards the District of Columbia?</p> <p>The constitution says Congress has exclusive jurisdiction over the federal district.</p> <p>Is that a good idea?</p> <p>Or .. do you want the seat of government under the control of one of the states?</p> <p>And how about Puerto Rico? Should it be a state? Under what terms do we admit new territories as states?</p>