And were counting down to the Biggest Party in the world. Get your party hats on and get ready to celebrate. Were live with where the ball will drop tonight. Ryan seacrest is helping us ring in the new year. Only on gma. And good morning, america. The new year, of course, has already begun on the other side of the world. Out here in times square, we have a crowd. There you see the celebrations in auckland, knnewzealand. We get ready to say happy new year. George, robin, josh, sam, and lara are all off. Were glad to welcome dan abrams, Ron Claiborne and rachel smith. We have a big news cycle going on. Secretary of state Hillary Clinton in the hospital. Well get to that in just a moment. A diagnosis of a blood clot. We have some weather stories. Including the latest on this horrific tour bus crash on an icy highway in oregon. It was packed full of tourists. Skidded off the road, nine dead, many more injured. And the live shot from New York Presbyterian Hospital where secretary of state H
Ive hung out in times square because ive done new years eve. I mean just new years eve, though. No, no. We wish you all a happy new year. Well pull out the crystal ball for a look at what 2013 has in store, when it comes to things like politics and the economy. The president , of course, facing a number of challenges in the second term as he tries to fulfill his Campaign Promise to boost the still struggling job market. Well talk about that and much more with chuck todd and jim cramer straight ahead. What well all be watching, wearing and playing with in the months to come. Call me a mind reader. I can tell you one of the top stories of 2013. Of course, its going to be the birth of the duke and duchess of cambridges baby. And coming up, well talk about the preparations under way at Kensington Palace for his or her arrival and what it will mean for the royal family. Probably not going to cover that that much on this show. First lets head to the news desk and check in with andrea canning
Ive hung out in times square because ive done new years eve. I mean just new years eve, though. No, no. We wish you all a happy new year. Well pull out the crystal ball for a look at what 2013 has in store, when it comes to things like politics and the economy. The president , of course, facing a number of challenges in the second term as he tries to fulfill his Campaign Promise to boost the still struggling job market. Well talk about that and much more with chuck todd and jim cramer straight ahead. What well all be watching, wearing and playing with in the months to come. Call me a mind reader. I can tell you one of the top stories of 2013. Of course, its going to be the birth of the duke and duchess of cambridges baby. And coming up, well talk about the preparations under way at Kensington Palace for his or her arrival and what it will mean for the royal family. Probably not going to cover that that much on this show. First lets head to the news desk and check in with andrea canning
Aspeared the bill was headed for defeat. House republicans did not want to raise taxes without significant cuts in government spending. Theres no spending cuts. Were adding 4 billion a day to the debt. We feel like the senate bill failed miserably. Reporter but in tend, House Republicans decided not to drag out the fight any longer and risk taking the blame for massive tax hikes on nearly every american worker. Whats the alternative . The alternative is 4 trillion in tax hikes that hit the american people, market uncertainty. Reporter the bill shields people earning less than 4 400,000 a year. Not to mention, the bill only delays large cuts to the pentagon and other government programs. So, in march, we may see another round of fighting. President obama says he Hopes Congress can strike a deal with a little less drama. Paula and john . Dont count on it. Lets hope so. Round two of the spending cuts. What are the chances that republicans go along with raising the debt ceiling . I know th
On the phone. Right. Another big headline this morning. We could be at the start of the worst flu season in ten years. Is your flu shot working . Is it too late to get one at this point . Dr. Besser is here with some answers for every family in america. Well, it will help if you jumpstart your january, everybody. Jessica simpson looking dynamite in those daisy dukes. Now, superstar trainer Harley Pasternak is here. He did that for her. Its part of jumpstart january. A whole lot going on. Lets start with headlines from josh. Were going to begin with our money. The average 401 k in this country has gained 1,900 in the wednesday. Gaining over 300 points, thanks to the fiscal cliff compromise in washington. But this morning, it appears to be fizzling. Abcs Bianna Golodryga is here to tell us what lies ahead. Reporter good morning, josh. Despite this weeks euphoria on wall street, we still have plenty of hurdles to jump in fact, a major Credit Rating agency just warned Congress Needs to do