Nightly News   |  January 31, 2013

Senate approves debt limit extension

The Senate gave final approval Thursday to a measure that will put off the debate over raising the debt ceiling. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

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>>> the senate also gave final approval today to a measure that would at least put off the debate over raising the debt ceiling. this measure expense the government's borrowing limit to may 19th . the national debt will be pushing the $17 trillion. in other words, it's really washington's version of kicking the can down the road. the president is expected to sign this bill immediately.