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U.S. public (individuals, businesses, financial institutions, etc.) and state and local governments. The ulk of the public debt is owned by the U.S. citizens and institutions. The portion of public debt held outside Federal agencies and the Federal Reserve is substantially larger than the portion held by Federal Agencies and the Federal Reserve.

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