[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 62 (Monday, May 3, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S4570]
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, Friday, April 30, 
1999, the federal debt stood at $5,585,839,850,171.61 (Five trillion, 
five hundred eighty-five billion, eight hundred thirty-nine million, 
eight hundred fifty thousand, one hundred seventy-one dollars and 
sixty-one cents).
  One year ago, April 30, 1998, the federal debt stood at 
$5,499,895,000,000 (Five trillion, four hundred ninety-nine billion, 
eight hundred ninety-five million).
  Fifteen years ago, April 30, 1984, the federal debt stood at 
$1,486,116,000,000 (One trillion, four hundred eighty-six billion, one 
hundred sixteen million).
  Twenty-five years ago, April 30, 1974, the federal debt stood at 
$472,852,000,000 (Four hundred seventy-two billion, eight hundred 
fifty-two million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 
trillion--$5,112,987,850,171.61 (Five trillion, one hundred twelve 
billion, nine hundred eighty-seven million, eight hundred fifty 
thousand, one hundred seventy-one dollars and sixty-one cents) during 
the past 25 years.

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