Senator Daniel Inouye (L) (D-HI) meets with members of the House of Representatives to negotiate the stimulus package in Washington, DC, February 11, 2009. U.S. lawmakers reached a compromise deal on Wednesday on a $789 billion package of tax cuts and spending to rescue the ailing economy and votes could begin as early as Thursday. Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

Senator Daniel Inouye (L) (D-HI) meets with members of the House of Representatives to negotiate the stimulus package in Washington, DC, February 11, 2009. U.S. lawmakers reached a compromise deal on Wednesday on a $789 billion package of tax cuts and spending to rescue the ailing economy and votes could begin as early as Thursday.