[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 120 (Thursday, September 5, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S9960]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, September 4, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,228,998,407,724.89.
  Five years ago, September 4, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,617,415,000,000.
  Ten years ago, September 4, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,113,008,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, September 4, 1981, the Federal debt stood at 
$979,768,000,000.
  This reflects an increase of more than $4,249,230,407,724.89 during 
the 15 years from 1981 to 1996.

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