Congress Reaches Deal On Stimulus Package

by David Welna, NPR

Congressional Democrats and three Republicans have struck a deal that hands President Obama an early political victory. They agreed on a compromise bill for the gigantic economic stimulus package that the president requested. Their measure will be put to a vote as early as Thursday in the House and Senate, and it's expected to pass in both chambers.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, February 12, 2009