Mark Begich actually said...

And even the fact that, last year, when other cities were still suffering from the recession, we were getting an upgrade, and hopefully this...

It is essential that in putting the unnecessary crisis behind us we do not put our heads in the sand and ignore the effects of the shutdown ...

Yes, junk bond status.

I could not imagine me sending my local ordinances to the State legislature for their rejection or review. It would be ridiculous.