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we start in the us, where later today the house of representatives will vote on a controversial deal to raise the us debt ceiling. the deal was hammered out over the weekend with republicans agreeing to increase the amount of money the government can borrow in return for cuts to federal spending. president biden and the house speaker, kevin mccarthy, are trying to convince their own parties to support the bill, but several republicans on the right say they gave up too much. if the bill isn t approved by next monday, the united states risks defaulting on its debt. live now to new york with cbs correspondentjared hill. thanks forjoining us. why has it taken so long to get to this point? what does this deal actually consist of? ., , ., , ., , what does this deal actually consist of? ., , . ,., , ., what does this deal actually consist of? ., , ., ,., , .,, ., ~ of? one of the big reasons has taken this lona to of? one of the big reasons has taken this long to get of? one of the big reas