[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 10 (Thursday, January 30, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S850-S851]
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, 
Thursday, January 29, the Federal debt stood at $5,319,575,822,990.65.

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  One year ago, January 29, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,987,704,000,000.
  Five years ago, January 29, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,799,219,000,000.
  Ten years ago, January 29, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,222,608,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, January 29, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,038,379,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion ($4,281,196,822,990.65) during the past 15 years.

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