[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 104 (Friday, September 8, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S8287]
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, 
Thursday, September 7, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,680,707,239,455.93, Five trillion, six hundred eighty billion, seven 
hundred seven million, two hundred thirty-nine thousand, four hundred 
fifty-five dollars and ninety-three cents.
  One year ago, September 7, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,654,527,000,000, Five trillion, six hundred fifty-four billion, five 
hundred twenty-seven million.
  Five years ago, September 7, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,968,652,000,000, Four trillion, nine hundred sixty-eight billion, 
six hundred fifty-two million.
  Ten years ago, September 7, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,236,567,000,000, Three trillion, two hundred thirty-six billion, 
five hundred sixty-seven million, which reflects an increase of almost 
$2.5 trillion--$2,444,140,239,455.93, Two trillion, four hundred forty-
four billion, one hundred forty million, two hundred thirty-nine 
thousand, four hundred fifty-five dollars and ninety-three cents, 
during the past 10 years.

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