[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 56 (Thursday, April 22, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S4107]
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, April 21, 1999, the federal debt stood at 
$5,630,289,872,162.63 (Five trillion, six hundred thirty billion, two 
hundred eighty-nine million, eight hundred seventy-two thousand, one 
hundred sixty-two dollars and sixty-three cents).
  One year ago, April 21, 1998, the federal debt stood at 
$5,518,978,000,000 (Five trillion, five hundred eighteen billion, nine 
hundred seventy-eight million).
  Five years ago, April 21, 1994, the federal debt stood at 
$4,555,161,000,000 (Four trillion, five hundred fifty-five billion, one 
hundred sixty-one million).
  Ten years ago, April 21, 1989, the federal debt stood at 
$2,754,358,000,000 (Two trillion, seven hundred fifty-four billion, 
three hundred fifty-eight million) which reflects a doubling of the 
debt--an increase of almost $3 trillion--$2,875,931,872,162.63 (Two 
trillion, eight hundred seventy-five billion, nine hundred thirty-one 
million, eight hundred seventy-two thousand, one hundred sixty-two 
dollars and sixty-three cents) during the past 10 years.

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