[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S3433]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        WASHINGTON CENTER FOR INTERNSHIPS AND ACADEMIC SEMINARS

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I would like to take this opportunity to 
commend the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars for 
its excellent work over the last 25 years. The Center, which was 
founded by William and Sheila Burke in 1975, is an independent, non-
profit educational organization that has placed more than 24,000 
students from over 750 colleges and universities in internships across 
the Washington, D.C. area.
  The Center plays a critical and formative role in teaching students 
the value of public service. The organization fosters an enduring civic 
awareness by placing students in internships and by holding academic 
seminars that introduce students to the exciting culture and history of 
our nation's capital. In addition to helping students experience the 
extraordinary educational opportunities that exist in the District of 
Columbia, The Center has made an invaluable contribution to public 
service by helping those of us in Congress to identify talented and 
energetic young men and women to assist in our work on behalf of the 
American public.
  I know that many of my colleagues share my deep appreciation for this 
extraordinary achievement, and join me in commending The Center for its 
pioneering efforts over the last quarter century to promote 
participatory learning in the nation's capitol. On this, The Center's 
25th anniversary, it deserves the recognition and thanks of all of us 
who work in our nation's capitol and who have benefitted from The 
Center's important work.
  In conclusion, Mr. President, I wish the Washington Center continued 
success in fulfilling its vital mission to enhance the lives and 
learning of our nation's college students. This Center's work has 
immeasurably enriched the lives of students and the lives of those who 
have been fortunate enough to work with them, and I know it will 
continue to do so for many years to come.


                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, March 24, 1999, the federal debt stood at 
$5,645,338,661,953.64 (Five trillion, six hundred forty-five billion, 
three hundred thirty-eight million, six hundred sixty-one thousand, 
nine hundred fifty-three dollars and sixty-four cents).
  One year ago, March 24, 1998, the federal debt stood at 
$5,542,617,000,000 (Five trillion, five hundred forty-two billion, six 
hundred seventeen million).
  Five years ago, March 24, 1994, the federal debt stood at 
$4,556,299,000,000 (Four trillion, five hundred fifty-six billion, two 
hundred ninety-nine million).
  Ten years ago, March 24, 1989, the federal debt stood at 
$2,737,627,000,000 (Two trillion, seven hundred thirty-seven billion, 
six hundred twenty-seven million) which reflects a debt increase of 
almost $3 trillion--$2,907,711,661,953.64 (Two trillion, nine hundred 
seven billion, seven hundred eleven million, six hundred sixty-one 
thousand, nine hundred fifty-three dollars and sixty-four cents) during 
the past 10 years.

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