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*Obama is taking his case for the stimulus on the road, traveling to Indiana today -- where he'll hold a town hall before tonight's primetime news conference at the White House -- and Florida tomorrow. "In both states, he will be working to counter Republican criticism of his $800 billion recovery package and take greater control of the debate," reports the New York Times.

*The Indianapolis Star looks at Elkhart's plight; it leads the nation in unemployment largely because the recreational vehicle industry, long the backbone of Elkhart's economy, "is in a deep funk." Democratic Mayor Dick Moore "is chomping at the bit to move on Obama's stimulus package."

*Vice President Joe Biden made a major speech this weekend, signaling to the world that the Obama administration is "determined to set a new tone in Washington, and in America's relations around the world." He said that the U.S. is open to talks with Iran, and wants to press the "reset button" in ties with Russia.