Maryland state lawmakers pitch ‘President Barack Obama Highway’

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Two Maryland Democrats are hoping to rename a state highway located south of Washington, D.C., in honor of former President Barack Obama.

State Sens. Arthur Ellis and Obie Patterson introduced Senate Bill 213, which would designate Maryland Route 210, known as “Indian Head Highway,” as “President Barack Obama Highway.” The legislation would be set to take effect in October.

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