[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S10980]
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 18, 1996 the Federal debt stood at 
$5,193,856,710,104.18.
  One year ago, September 18, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,963,469,000,000.
  Five years ago, September 18, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,627,589,000,000.
  Ten years ago, September 18, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,108,613,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, September 18, 1981, the Federal debt stood at 
$976,715,000,000. This reflects an increase of more than $4 trillion 
($4,17,141,710,104.18) during the 15 years from 1981 to 1996.

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