Bill to raise federal debt ceiling awaits final passage in Senate

The deal to raise the federal debt ceiling is moving toward final passage in Congress. Pressure is on the Senate after the House approved the bill Wednesday night. It has to happen before the government’s borrowing authority maxes out on Monday. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

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