Standard&Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'AAA/A-1+' rating on District of Columbia's general obligation variable refunding rate bonds series 2002D based on the substitution of a SBPA from Dexia Crédit Local (AA/A-1+) for an existing SBPA from Bank of America (AA+/A-1+) on Oct. 31, 2007. The long-term component of the rating on the bonds continues to be based on a bond insurance policy provided by MBIA (AAA). The substituted SBPA shall provide for principal of and interest on the bonds that bear interest only in the daily and weekly rate modes. The SBPA shall provide coverage for 34 days of interest at maximum annual rate of 10%. The SBPA will automatically terminate upon the occurrence of certain events, including,
