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Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about President Bush's efforts to get his tax cut plan approved by the Senate. Mr. Bush is in Florida today, hoping to gain the support of the two Democratic Florida senators.

NPR's Tom Gjelten reports on the controversy over the military machine that's an airplane and helicopter in one--the Osprey V 22. It was developed specifically for the Marine Corps, but after two of the aircrafts crashed last year, many are asking the Pentagon to reconsider the Osprey program.

Liane talks with Owen Ullman, Washington editor for USA Today and editor of the International Economy magazine, about the state of the US economy. Wall Street lost ground again last week, prompting some to speculate that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates once more, in an effort to spur growth.

Essayist Christopher Wynn wonders if the quest for a toned and chiseled body is worth the effort it takes to find the right gym.

Player organizations in the NBA, NHL, NFL, WNBA and MLB were sent an open letter by the organization's national and state presidents.

Tomorrow, automaker Daimler Chrysler will reveal to its stockholders how the company hopes to turn around the two year slide it has experienced in the Chrysler division since merging with Daimler Benz. Jerome Vaughn from member station WDET reports.

This Tuesday, President Bush will present Congress with his fiscal 2002 budget. The president's spending plan includes a proposed 11 percent boost in federal funding for schools, the largest increase in the budget. Mr. Bush also wants to increase local control and institute regular proficiency tests in math and reading. Michael Kirst, Professor of Education at Stanford University, tells Liane, however, that the Federal government has never played a big role in schools.

Liane reads letters and e-mails from listeners.

Alex Van Oss reports on the latest developments in the controversial World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. There has been opposition to the proposed memorial, which would be built on one of the few open spaces remaining on the Mall, near the Washington Monument.

Liane talks live with NPR's Jennifer Ludden in Jerusalem, who is covering Secretary of State Colin Powell's visit to the Middle East. Powell met today with Israel's Prime Minister-elect Ariel Sharon and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.