The rating on Citigroup Global Markets Reset Option Certificates II-R Trust Series 231, relating to District of Columbia certificates of participation series 2002, has been affirmed. The affirmation reflects the deposit of additional bonds in the amount of $1.9 million on Nov. 20, 2003, resulting in an increase in the amount of reset option certificates. The long-term component of the rating is based on the Ambac-insured underlying bonds. The short-term component of the rating is based on a liquidity facility provided by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. until June 3, 2004. The rating on Citigroup Global Markets Reset Option Longs II-R Trust Series 231, relating to District of Columbia certificates of participation series 2002, has been affirmed. The affirmation reflects
