$6.592 trillion: Federal debt on June 26, 2003, the day Josh Bolten became director of the Office of Management and Budget.
$8.364 trillion: Federal debt today.
In the Bush administration, this is grounds for a promotion.
Under Bolten’s Leadership, Federal Debt Ballooned By $1.8 Trillion In 34 Months
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