Your suggestion that the city could obtain more state financing is nonsense.

The city obtained home-rule rights from the German government in 1993.

"What we're going to do is insist that the city obtain savings," the Mayor said.

Two stories are attributed to how the city obtained its name.

Enthusiasm for the park and museum grew; the city obtained some grant money.

But when the canal was filled, the banks gave way and the city didn't obtain its water.

The cost is estimated at $24 million, though the city has only obtained $2 million.

Under terms of the loan, the city will obtain $100 million on Friday.

The city obtained important industrial companies, thus employing a great number of employees.

At the same time, the city obtained four blocks in the area free and clear of bank liens.