NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Dec. 14, 2010--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'A+' rating and stable outlook to the District of Columbia's general obligation (GO) series 2010A Build America Bonds (BABs) and series 2010B bonds. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'A+' rating and underlying rating (SPUR) on the district's existing GO debt and its 'A' rating and SPUR on the district's existing certificates of participation (COPs). "The 'A+' rating reflects our assessment of the district's role as the nation's capital and as a regional employment center that is anchored by the federal government, military contractors, services, and tourism sectors," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst John Sugden-Castillo. Also supporting the rating are DC's sizable
