The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases
Description:
This report discusses congressional restrictions on federal debt. The statutory debt limit applies to almost all federal debt. The limit applies to federal debt held by the public (that is, debt held outside the federal government itself) and to federal debt held by the government's own accounts.
Date:
October 1, 2015
Creator:
Austin, D. A.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department