When the text refers to the current U.S.national debt,it means the:

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The term "current U.S. national debt" typically refers to the total amount of debt owed by the federal government to the public, which includes both individuals and institutions such as banks, pension funds, and foreign governments. This debt is different from private debt held by households or total debt held by foreign governments, so options C and D are incorrect. Option B is also incorrect because it only refers to the portion of the national debt that is held by investors, but does not include debt held by the government itself (such as through the Social Security Trust Fund). Therefore, the best answer is A, national debt held by the public.

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