START Finish Line: US Senate OKs nuke deal with Russia

The U.S. Senate has finally approved the new strategic arms reduction treaty with Russia, after months of bitter and divisive wrangling. The decision has been hailed by both Washington and Moscow as a huge positive step. Nevertheless, Russian officials say they must study the ratification resolution in detail, before approving the treaty. The country's State Duma chairman says if the Senate document doesn't alter the text of the deal - voting could happen on Friday.

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