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States and localities should move toward full funding of their retirement systems. 

Minimum distribution requirements for retirement savings should periodically be examined to reflect changes in life expectancy and income needs at older ages while ensuring the collection of deferr

Deficit-reduction efforts should avoid cuts in programs that serve low- and moderate-income populations. 

The federal government must strive for long-term fiscal balance.

Tax and spending decisions should be the purview of the legislative branch. 

A balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution should not be adopted. 

Policymakers should enact effective and balanced rules for fiscal discipline. 

Legislators should not adopt supermajority voting requirements for budgetary or tax matters. 

Policymakers should provide for transparency and honesty in the budget process. 

Policies and regulations should prioritize placing children in foster care with grandparents and other caregiver relatives whenever possible and appropriate.