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"The 'AAA' rating on Fairfax County, Va.'s series 2007A GO bonds reflects the county’s:
- Strong, deep, and affluent economy that serves as a principal anchor for the greater Washington, D.C. region;
- Substantial tax base and property wealth;
- Excellent financial management; and
- Moderate overall debt burden, in light of a large capital improvement plan (CIP)"
- Standard & Poor's January 2007
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- "Fairfax County's 'AAA' rating reflects its strong, diverse economic base, with high wealth levels and low unemployment, excellent financial planning and management, and a low debt burden."
- "The county's finances are well managed, adhering to long-standing policy guidelines, and include detailed planning for capital and operating needs."
- "County debt levels are low to moderate."
- FitchRatings, January 2007
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- "Moody's expects stability from the county's taxbase given its favorable location, expanding high-end employment base, and strong wealth levels."
- "The county continues its practice of strong budgetary control of spending and a conscientious reliance on a number of self-imposed financial and debt management guidelines."
- Moody's Investors Service, January 2007
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