a critical agreement over the debt ceiling. in the last couple of hours between president biden and sources have been down to one final sticking point, work requirements on social safety net programs. but progressive democrats and far right republicans have been adamant on getting their way. and this rice against time the white house and republican leaders have as little as eight days to prevent the u.s. from defaulting on debts. u.s. economic experts expect disaster if that happens. small businesses are keeping a wary eye on the negotiations in washington. many say their livelihoods could be crushed. gabe cohen explains. >> reporter: from a construction site in baltimore. >> i get really frustrated by that. >> reporter: brandon is