Developers protest search for DHS office space

The controversy has revived concern on Capitol Hill, particularly from Rep. Donna F. Edwards (D-Md.), that Prince George's County is home to an unfairly small share of federal facilities. Although the county has almost 31 million square feet of federally owned space -- which is slightly less than Montgomery County has but more than any jurisdiction in Northern Virginia -- Edwards said "the overwhelming majority is warehouse space" and that she is looking for Class A office buildings that can jump-start Metro-accessible development.

"Prince George's County is not asking for any special consideration, but it is asking for consideration," she said.