U.S. debt jumps a record $328 billion — tops $17 trillion for first time

U.S. debt jumps a record $328 billion — tops $17 trillion for first time - Washington Times:
"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 on Friday."