i'm alfred edmond, jr. >> susie: and finally, when last summer's out-of-the-ordinary earthquake hit the northeast, one of the nation's most recognizable buildings was damaged. the washington monument was shaken badly during the 5.8 magnitude quake and was forced to close to the public with cracks topping the towering landmark. billionaire investor and history buff david rubenstein came forward wanting to help. today, we learned he's matched the $7.5 million congress set aside to cover repairs. >> the country's been wonderful to me, the city's been wonderful to me and my family. that's really what's behind it. >> susie: repairs will get underway this summer with the washington monument expected to reopen to the public in about a year. >> tom: what a wonderful gesture. what a wonderful gesture. that's "nightly business report" for thursday, january 19. i'm tom hudson. good night, everyone, and good night to you, too, susie. >> susie: good night, tom. i'm susie gharib. good night, everyone. we hope to see all of you again tomorrow night. "nightly business report" is made possible by: capti