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Southern senators block Alaska and Hawaii statehood stance
A southern group in the senate fights Alaska and Hawaii statehood on narrow grounds. They oppose statehood to avoid new Republican or northern Democratic senators who might back civil rights legislation, risking national defense and allied perception amid global tensions. The piece criticizes filibuster tactics and urges unity on the issue.
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Alaska
Hawaii
Gression
Prostatehood