[GeronL]

If NYC picks up the tab, we wouldn’t need to discuss it

[ffusco]

Agreed.
In addition:
NY receives $0.81 from DC for every $1.00 paid in taxes.

Texas fares even worse.

AL receives $1.66 from DC for every $1.00 paid in taxes.

source:http://visualeconomics.creditloan.com/united-states-federal-tax-dollars/