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The laws governing state and local retirement funds should be amended where necessary to provide surviving and divorced spouses of public retirees with at least the same pro

Government budgets reflect the priorities of policymakers.

Americans’ retirement income comes from several sources. For most, Social Security income is the foundation of financial security in retirement.

Policymakers should encourage and promote maximum participation in the electoral process.

Social Security should cover all workers, including all newly hired state and local government workers.

Any changes to the determination and appeals process should ensure the following:

Qualified voters should not be excluded from voting because of:

State and local policymakers should:

Legislative and regulatory meetings and procedures should promote public participation, be fair, and ensure accountability.

Governments should create and enforce ethical standards for government officials. These standards should protect against conflicts of interest.