2023's 118th Congress Records Historic Low in Productivity Amidst Political Turmoil, Passing Only 22 Bills

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Dec 27th   

Publish Date:  Dec 20th   

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Today is Wednesday, December 27th and Happy 79th Birthday to Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones.

*** 12.27.23 - BIRTHDAY - MICK JONES***

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2023's 118th Congress Records Historic Low in Productivity Amidst Political Turmoil, Passing Only 22 Bills
'Stranger Things' Ends Eight-Year Hiatus: Final Season Filming Begins in 2024 with New Cast Additions and More Upside-Down Mysteries
Century-Old Artificial Christmas Tree Fetches Over $4,000 at British Auction: A Testament to Timeless Holiday Traditions

Plus, my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on plant-based meats.

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STORY 1: 2023's 118th Congress Records Historic Low in Productivity

The 118th Congress, during the year 2023, has been marked as one of the least productive in modern history, passing a mere 22 pieces of legislation. The House and Senate saw a total of 724 and 352 bills voted on respectively, but only a fraction of them were successfully enacted, with a success rate of 0.001%. The year was riddled with political turbulence, including a delayed election for the House Speaker, disagreements over a debt ceiling bill, and the eventual ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The limited number of enacted bills primarily revolved around topics such as veterans’ affairs, healthcare, defense, education, and public health. Despite the legislative gridlock, there appears to be a potential Senate discussion looming about additional support for Ukraine before the annual recess.

STORY 2: 'Stranger Things' Ends Eight-Year Hiatus

Fans of 'Stranger Things,' the suspense is finally coming to an end! After an eight-year hiatus, the beloved series is returning to metro Atlanta for its much-anticipated fifth and final season. Unforeseen delays due to strikes had previously postponed production, but with the young star-studded cast now navigating their college years, creators are expected to ingeniously bridge this age gap in the upcoming season. Season 5 will introduce fresh faces, including Linda Hamilton, while the Duffer brothers pledge to unravel even more enigmatic mysteries surrounding the Upside Down. Filming is slated to kick off on January 8th, 2024, paving the way for a potential premiere in 2025.

STORY 3: Century-Old Artificial Christmas Tree Fetches Over $4,000 at British Auction

As you adorn your home with a Christmas tree this season, consider this unique antique. Thought to be one of the earliest mass-produced artificial trees, a 103-year-old Christmas tree was recently sold at an auction in Britain. Standing merely 2.5 feet tall, this tree has been described by Hansons Auctioneers as the 'world's humblest Christmas tree,' and fetched a remarkable $4,296.13. Originating from 1920, this timeless artifact - featuring 25 branches, 12 berries, and six mini candle holders - is believed to have been initially bought from Woolworth's in London.

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STORY 4: TOCCOA TITANS

If you are visiting Asheville this holiday, don't miss the remarkable display by Blue Ridge's Toccoa Titans, second-place winners in the teen category at the 31st Annual National Gingerbread House Competition. Their creation, 'Grove's Miracle Tonic,' pays tribute to Grove Park Inn's founder. This international event, started in 1992, garners attention from food and media professionals worldwide. Catch the display at Grove Park Inn until January 2nd.

STORY 5: COLLEGE BOWL GAMES

Tomorrow promises to be an exciting day with four college bowl games lined up. Here's the schedule for tomorrow's games:

Kick off the day with the Wasabi Fenway Bowl featuring SMU against Boston College. The game will be held at Fenway Park in Boston and starts at 11 a.m. You can catch it on ESPN, ESPN+, and the ESPN App.

Next up is the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. Rutgers will be taking on Miami at Yankee Stadium in New York. The kickoff is at 2:15 p.m., and you can watch it on ESPN, ESPN+, and the ESPN App.

In the afternoon, don't miss the Pop-Tarts Bowl where NC State will face Kansas State. The game will be played at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, starting at 5:45 p.m. Tune in to ESPN, ESPN+, and the ESPN App to catch the action live.

Finally, the day wraps up with the Valero Alamo Bowl. Arizona and Oklahoma will clash at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The game begins at 9:15 p.m., and you can watch it on ESPN, ESPN+, and the ESPN App.

Tune in for a full day of exciting college football action!

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STORY 6: LEAH MCGRATH

And now here is my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on plant-based meats.

STORY 7: LEAH MCGRATH

We’ll have final thoughts after this.

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