It’s been changed to January 9 for 2009 only.
The democrats need more time to solve the economic problems. Should have it done by the 9th.
It's related to the swearing in of the new Congress, which would normally be Jan. 3. In 2009, the 3rd falls on a Sunday, and Congress doesn't work weekends, so they pushed back both dates (sorry, I can't remember what date the swearing-in has been moved to, offhand.)