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Under the U.S. Constitution, people are entitled to compensation when a government takes their property. This is known as a taking.
Governments should avoid enacting laws that are inconsistent with U.S. Supreme Court precedent on takings.
A variety of criteria should be used when evaluating proposals to stimulate the economy:
Federal and state programs help many older people with low incomes. These programs provide access to vital services like income support and health care.
Relief packages for people facing hardships due to economic downturns should be temporary and well-targeted.
Public-benefit programs should ensure that families headed by grandparents and other caregiver relatives receive sufficient support for economic security and well-being.
Two federal programs help states provide a broad range of social services important to older adults.
Passing responsibilities down to lower levels of government should be undertaken primarily to place services closer to the people being served and to maximize administrative