FIRST SHOTS: President rolls out economic plan, Steven Slater goes to court

The Upshot

Welcome to "First Shots," a daily roundup of early-bird news and a preview of what's to come.

• The president yesterday announced $50 billion in spending for infrastructure to help boost the economy. (USA Today)

• And more business tax breaks are on the way. (Los Angeles Times)

• How bad is November going to be for Democrats? Two new polls point to a "tsunami." (Politico)

• Iran argues they have the right to pick the UN inspectors who monitor Iran's nuclear facilities. (Agence France-Press)

• The president said during a speech over the weekend that his critics "talk about me like a dog." (The Hill)

• Craigslist's decision to shut down its "adult services" listings is just the beginning of the debate over forcing websites to police user-created content. (Wall Street Journal)

• Former flight attendant Steven Slater will make his first court appearance today regarding his emergency exit getaway from a JetBlue flight. (CNN)

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