U.S. Debt Tops $17 trillion for First Time

Washington, October 19 (QNA) – U.S. debt jumped a record $328 billion on Thursday, the first day the federal government was able to borrow money under the deal President Obama and Congress sealed this week.

The debt now equals $17.075 trillion, according to figures the Treasury Department posted online.

The $328 billion increase shattered the previous high of $238 billion set two years ago. (QNA)

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QNA 0834 GMT 2013/10/19