Senators reach a short-term deal on the debt ceiling to temporarily avoid a government default

Senators have reached a short-term deal to address the debt ceiling and avoid the federal government defaulting on its debts. CBS' Debra Alfarone details the deal, then CBSN anchor Lana Zak and Roll Call budget and appropriations reporter Jennifer Shutt discuss what it took to reach this temporary compromise.

[thecrippledpancake]

Maybe instead of the infrastructure and the Biden’s dream deal, they can start focusing on actually solving the Debt ceiling crisis. JUST A THOUGHT.

[silentneo]

Hey I got an idea, STOP sending large bulks of money to other countries!...but hey, I'm just a tax payer...

[jowbloe]

Congrats! The Money in your pocket just became worth less.

[RosaLopez-vxyr]

The wisest thing that should be on every wise individual list is to invest in different steam of income that don't depend on the government to bring money especially now

[maksimmironov]

Who else thought biden was about to flip off the camera

[WMTrackdog]

Come December we got the same problem, Very Christmas!. Why can't they get this right?

[babayaga]

S.1301 — 117th Congress (2021-2022)

This bill suspends the public debt limit through December 16, 2022. The bill also requires the limit to be adjusted on December 17, 2022, to accommodate obligations issued during the suspension period.

[sourceeee]

I don’t care what you believe politically, economic catastrophe is bad for all of us

[lindabartlett]

they don't need to delay it any longer and agree to it and not act like school kids and raise them and get them out very quickly

[lakeithfreeman]

When will they help the American people

[starkillerbeats]

Hurray my 72 year old Vietnam veteran with cancer dad can still get his social security check to keep the heat on this winter and get groceries and food for his dog and cat ....thanks guys 🙏

[ansonsuziscott]

If you build roads, bridges and runway tracks then the 10.5
Negotiable bond makes sense
Out of nothingness.

[poppystars]

Like any of this is real. They all work for the same puppeteers!

[ansonsuziscott]

Why these people care about little
Details instead of meeting broadcast quality.

[samekh]

Moe came perilously close to poking Curly in the eyes, but Larry signaled a last minute deal to put his hand in front of Curly’s nose, thereby preventing the poking of Curly’s eyes. Moe undeterred will push forward with a short term plan to use his knuckles to wrench Larry’s nose instead.

[diannadima]

Our Representatives like to play Movie Stars. I have never seen such comedy of errors. What is wrong with you Republicans, excuse me for using a capital letter. I am so ashamed of our govenment. Don't the people

[laskalives]

I mean, if the government worked maybe they wouldn't be in debt.

[FWtravels]

The American drama series show continues.
This one was a real nail biter.

[thewatchman]

Put all your faith in Jesus. Things are bad but He overcame the world and will protect and save you.

[christophermiller]

I think that American Marksum is coming out of the closet right before our eyes just my opinion.