House Passes Bill to Rename Gulf of Mexico
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The House passed a Republican-backed bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America", advancing President Trump's initiative. The 211-206 vote sends the bill to the Senate. Criticism arose from some Republicans, like Rep. Don Bacon, who called it "juvenile." Democrats denounced the bill as a waste of taxpayer money. The name change, already implemented by some US agencies, faces international non-recognition. Trump also plans to rename the Persian Gulf, potentially during his upcoming Middle East trip.
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