Interest Rates: While USA Debt Has Risen, Net Interest Payments Have Fallen USA Net Federal Debt Outstanding & Net Interest Payments, 1980 — 2010 BELO ne men me co — er ee we eet — ne cee ct tet — ie ee ct Ht ede lt at ee ts Ut es od i i! — at $500 mas Net Debt Outstanding —Net Interest Payments $8,0