Word: marriot
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...those who need it most. Due to Washington's unique status as a federal district, virtually all of the city's decisions are subject to Congressional approval. This places D.C. residents at the mercy of all U.S. residents even in matters of purely local concern. According to Rep. David Marriot (R-Utah), "Only Congress has the right to decide what kind of activity we want in Washington, D.C.... If they [Washingtonians] don't like it they can move to Maryland or Virginia...
Although Frank was leading by more than 10 per cent with half of the vote tallied, he refused to appear at his victory party at the Marriot Hotel in Newton until the results from the western cities in the district were received...