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Pennsylvania lawmaker asks Trump to rename Lake Erie to Lake Pennsylvania
A state representative is drafting a resolution for federal officials, according to Fox News.
The short version
- Pennsylvania state Rep. David Maloney is preparing a resolution urging President Donald Trump, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and Congress to rename Lake Erie to "Lake Pennsylvania."[Fox News]
- Maloney argues the proposed rebranding reflects the body of water's modern identity.[Fox News]
- The proposal follows an executive order by Trump renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," an action rejected by Canada.[Fox News]
Key facts
- Pennsylvania state Rep. David Maloney is preparing a resolution calling on President Donald Trump, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and Congress to rename Lake Erie to 'Lake Pennsylvania.'[Fox News]
- Maloney stated the rename is necessary to reflect the lake's modern identity.[Fox News]
- President Trump previously signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America.'[Fox News]
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada does not recognize the Lake Ontario name change.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- Whether federal officials will act on the proposed resolution or take formal steps to alter Lake Erie's federal name remains unconfirmed.[Fox News]
Sources
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