"Fiscal cliff" deadline looming, no agreement in sight

November 28, 2012 4:34 AM

There has been some optimism in the last few days about a potential compromise in the fiscal cliff negotiations, but that confidence is starting to fade away. CBS News' Major Garrett reports.

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