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I believe the issue here is they have not expanded the House since 1929.

With the explosion in population since 1929, it is clear that districts are too large. That number needs to be increased dramatically.
[Post edited by hoojinks at 07/13/2022 11:53AM]

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Posted: 07/13/2022 at 11:52AM

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