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this is To the Point. The president's latest economic message, there's no time to lose.

Hello again, I'm Armin Alney, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International.

On daily look at the issues Americans care about most.

With a sense of urgency, President Obama has announced a new set of financial regulations.

When politicians perpetuate a system that favors the wealthy at the expense of the middle

class, it's not surprising that people feel like they can't get ahead.

His stated goals, protect retirement accounts, make big corporations pay their taxes and bolster

organized labor. Business interests and Republicans call it a regulatory rampage.

But disappointed progressives say he's waited too long.

Stakes include the legacy of the Obama administration.

Today's talking point, the startup squad behind the Golden State Warriors.

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