[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 22 (Thursday, March 2, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S1114]
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, March 1, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,725,649,856,797.45 (Five trillion, seven hundred twenty-five 
billion, six hundred forty-nine million, eight hundred fifty-six 
thousand, seven hundred ninety-seven dollars and forty-five cents).
  One year ago, March 1, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,643,046,000,000 (Five trillion, six hundred forty-three billion, 
forty-six million).
  Five years ago, March 1, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,848,389,000,000 (Four trillion, eight hundred forty-eight billion, 
three hundred eighty-nine million).
  Ten years ago, March 1, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,026,322,000,000 (Three trillion, twenty-six billion, three hundred 
twenty-two million).
  Fifteen years ago, March 1, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,712,490,000,000 (One trillion, seven hundred twelve billion, four 
hundred ninety million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,013,159,856,797.45 (Four trillion, thirteen billion, one 
hundred fifty-nine million, eight hundred fifty-six thousand, seven 
hundred ninety-seven dollars and forty-five cents) during the past 15 
years.

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