WASHINGTON D.C. (Standard&Poor's) Nov. 20, 2003—Standard&Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'SP-1+' rating to the District of Columbia's $250 million GO tax and revenue anticipation notes, series 2004, reflecting the district's sound 'A-' underlying general credit quality. The rating also reflects sound financial operations of the district; and strong debt service coverage at note maturity provided by the general fund cash balance and other borrowable money. The notes are general obligations of the district and the full faith and credit of the district is pledged for the payment of principle and interest on the notes when due on Sept. 30, 2004. Under the escrow agreement, the district has covenanted to make escrow deposits into the note
