Disparity in funding angers leaders in economic engines Virginia and Maryland officials rely on the wealthy Washington suburbs of Fairfax and Montgomery counties as the cash cows of their states but shortchange them when it comes time to dole out money.

While the two counties generate more cash than any other jurisdictions, they get back less than a quarter for every dollar in tax revenue they raise.

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