Dec 29, 2023

One word to sum up D.C. news this year? Drama

U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who served as House speaker for 269 days. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Think of it as a soap opera, only broadcast on C-SPAN. We're recapping the top economic headlines that came out of the nation's capital in 2023.

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Maybe not so incognito after all?

by Nova Safo

Alphabet’s Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it misled millions of people using the privacy mode on its Chrome internet browser. The suit alleged Google continued to track user activity. Plaintiffs were seeking billions in damages.

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Greyhound is closing some stations and moving toward curbside pickup

by Kristin Schwab

Dec 29, 2023

The venerable bus company seemingly wants to adopt the stationless model of some newer transportation providers.

A Greyhound bus station in Calexico, California. The company that owns Greyhound stations has been putting some of the land up for sale.

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What was (and wasn't) accomplished in D.C. this past year

by David Brancaccio , Kimberly Adams and Meredith Garretson

Dec 29, 2023

While the passage of legislation in Congress has largely been stalled by political drama, impacts from the CHIPS Act and infrastructure law are starting to be felt.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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