President Obama gives his wish list as to-do list for Congress

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(CNN) – President Barack Obama on Tuesday called on Congress to back a five-point plan in his latest attempt to paint the legislature as ineffective ahead of his re-election bid.

Obama unveiled the list of five proposals, all previously addressed by the current White House, while encouraging members of Congress to take "bold action."

"At this make or break moment for America's middle class, there is no excuse for inaction. There's no excuse for dragging our feet, none," Obama said in a speech at a high-tech facility at the State University of New York at Albany. "The truth is, the only way to accelerate the job creation that takes place on a scale that is needed is bold action from Congress."

The "to-do list" included steps to eliminate tax incentives for companies that ship jobs overseas, eliminating red tape so responsible homeowners can refinance, a new hire tax credit for small businesses, investments in affordable clean energy and legislation to help military veterans find employment.

Obama has consistently painted Congress as the roadblock between his agenda and the assistance he says is needed for the American people and lumped the policies of Congressional Republicans and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney together.

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