The ratings on District of Columbia's multimodal GO refunding variable-rate bonds, series 2000A-B and 2002D, issued on behalf of District of Columbia, have been affirmed due to the bank facility being extended to Oct. 31, 2007. The long-term component of the rating is based on the MBIA Insurance Corp (2000A-B) and Ambac Assurance Corp. (2002D), respectively. The short-term component of the rating is based on Dexia Credit Local (2000A-B) and Bank of America N.A. (2002D), respectively. The stable outlook is based on the insurance provider.