travel which it blames on the lingering economic concern. the flights will still be full, because the airlines reduced the number of flights. a deadly snowstorm is slamming the great plains, with forecasters warning that holiday travel would be difficult, if not impossible. so far the storm is blamed for six deaths. still ahead, how the keystone xl pipeline is or is not a factor in the payroll talks. up next, leon panetta has tough talk for iran. my name's jeff.