[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 36 (Wednesday, March 19, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2550]
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, 
Tuesday, March 18, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,367,674,335,377.56.
  One year ago, March 18, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,055,610,000,000.
  Five years ago, March 18, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,859,480,000,000.
  Ten years ago, March 18, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,246,620,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, March 18, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,050,784,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion ($4,316,890,335,377.56) during the past 15 years.

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