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Policymakers should take action to raise revenues, promote energy conservation, and reduce climate change.

Carbon taxes or a cap-and-trade systems that would increase energy-related and other prices must include measures to compensate for regional differences in energy costs and

AARP supports exempting Social Security’s administrative costs from limitations on discretionary appropriations in the federal budget.

Higher levels of government should provide adequate resources when mandating functions to lower levels of government.

Services should be implemented and operated by the level of government that can most appropriately and efficiently deliver them.

Motor fuel taxes should be indexed for inflation and increased as necessary to fund transportation infrastructure and services.

Excise taxes on individual commodities, such as tobacco or alcohol, should at least keep pace with inflation, such as by levying them on an ad valorem basis.

Policymakers should establish and enforce uniform standards to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

Qualified candidates should receive free or significantly discounted media advertisements. They should also receive reduced postage for mailings.

Federal, state, and local governments should maintain substantial penalties for violations of campaign finance laws.