[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 135 (Thursday, October 7, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S12229]
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, October 6, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,654,882,997,504.81 (Five trillion, six hundred fifty-four billion, 
eight hundred eighty-two million, nine hundred ninety-seven thousand, 
five hundred four dollars and eighty-one cents).
  One year ago, October 6, 1998, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,536,217,000,000 (Five trillion, five hundred thirty-six billion, two 
hundred seventeen million).
  Five years ago, October 6, 1994, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,690,449,000,000 (Four trillion, six hundred ninety billion, four 
hundred forty-nine million).
  Ten years ago, October 6, 1989, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,877,626,000,000 (Two trillion, eight hundred seventy-seven billion, 
six hundred twenty-six million) which reflects a doubling of the debt--
an increase of almost $3 trillion--$2,777,256,997,504.81 (Two trillion, 
seven hundred seventy-seven billion, two hundred fifty-six million, 
nine hundred ninety-seven thousand, five hundred four dollars and 
eighty-one cents) during the past 10 years.

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