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To: jmanvegas who wrote (67947)	1/30/2001 11:25:10 AM
From: marginmike	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 99985

Last I remember the debt was 4.6 trillion, that was several years back. I do not believe the Fed govt has paid much back.

To: jmanvegas who wrote (67947)	1/30/2001 12:28:02 PM
From: Haim R. Branisteanu	Respond to of 99985

Yes and No publicdebt.treas.gov 3) OWNERSHIP OF THE PUBLIC DEBT 3.1) Who owns the public debt? The Treasury Bulletin, available online from the Financial Management Service categorizes ownership of US Government securities by types of investors, e.g., public, federal reserve banks, foreign investors, corporations, etc. 3.2) What is the Debt Owed to the Public? Debt Owed to the Public -- Is all Federal debt held by individuals, corporations, state or local governments, foreign governments, and other entities outside of the United States Government less Government Account Series and Federal Financing Bank securities. A small amount of marketable securities are held by government accounts and are included in the Debt Owed to the Public figure published on our home page. Types of securities held by the public include, but are not limited to, Treasury Bills, Treasury Notes, Treasury Bonds, United States Savings Bonds, State and Local Government Series, Foreign Series, and Domestic Series. 3.3) What is the Debt Held by the Government? Debt Held by the Government -- Government Account Series securities held by Government trust funds, revolving funds, and special funds; and Federal Financing Bank securities.