[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 23 (Thursday, February 27, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1732]
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, February 26, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,345,590,198,251.20.
  One year ago, February 26, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,016,711,000,000.
  Five years ago, February 26, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,828,590,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, February 26, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,048,207,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,297,383,198,251.20--during the past 15 years.

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