s&p strategist sam stovall says points to past history. >> i do have a bit of a concern, however, and that is every time since world war ii that we've had two consecutive quarters of g.d.p. at 2% or less, we have eventually slipped into recession. >> reporter: so on this thanksgiving week, it looks like we should be thankful the economy is still growing, even if it's at a slower pace. suzanne pratt, "nightly business report," new york. >> susie: still ahead, with thousands of travelers heading out for the holidays, we take a closer look at the state of the online travel industry. >> tom: how much will your doctor be paid? congress will have to answer that question in the next month as it struggles to adjust the payment formula for medicare providers. darren gersh explains why physician medicare payments is a top issue lawmakers will try to work out in the next few weeks. >> reporter: 90% of the patients dr, arthur palomara treats are covered by medicare. and if congress doesn't act by the end of the year, his fees for all that work will be cut by almost 30%. >> it's going to be a disa