As of the close of business January 4, the Federal debt stood at $4,988,799,676,202.14, about $12 billion shy of the $5 trillion mark, which the Federal debt will exceed in a few months. On a per capita basis, every man, woman, and child in America owes $18,937.57 as his or her share of that debt.
Discussing the Federal debt and its implications for American citizens.
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