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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2023 · 43 MIN

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on the debt ceiling, social security and 2024

from The Takeout with Major Garrett · host CBS News

It's been a whirlwind week in Washington with both chambers of Congress considering a bill to lift the nation's borrowing limit and avert potential default on America's debt. The House passed the bill Wednesday night and Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana believes the Senate will follow suit -- at some point before the June 5th deadline. But it's not clear exactly when or how. Cassidy explains the handful of sticking points for Senate Republicans. Stay for a longer conversation on the future Social Security and why Cassidy wants to lead on an issue that most politicians prefer to avoid.

It's been a whirlwind week in Washington with both chambers of Congress considering a bill to lift the nation's borrowing limit and avert potential default on America's debt. The House passed the bill Wednesday night and Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana believes the Senate will follow suit -- at some point before the June 5th deadline. But it's not clear exactly when or how. Cassidy explains the handful of sticking points for Senate Republicans. Stay for a longer conversation on the future Social Security and why Cassidy wants to lead on an issue that most politicians prefer to avoid.

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