breeding orchard, researchers hope to use the best 15 to create the next generation. the only thing we want from the chinese trees is the blight resistant genetics. everything else we want from the american tree. experts say a viable american chestnut tree will have a small percentage of genetic material from its blight resistant chinese cousin. researchers are optimistic the program will be a success and one day again the american chestnut tree will provide not only a source of lumber, but those holiday delicacies as well, chestnuts roasting. gregg, it s not a bad idea to try and use them in the oven as well for stuffing for a turkey, for example. gregg: absolutely. all right. if you put the stuffing together, i ll cook the turkey. i ll get back to you on that. gregg: thanks very much. the stand-off over extending the payroll tax cut is finally over for now, at least. but what s the fallout from this latest battle? we ll take a look at both sides coming up next.