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A variety of criteria should be used when evaluating proposals to stimulate the economy: 

Relief packages for people facing hardships due to economic downturns should be temporary and well-targeted.

The debate over immigration to the U.S.

Efforts to reform entitlement spending should recognize the following factors: 

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. 

The following principles guide AARP’s efforts to further budgetary decisions that reflect the needs of all members of society. 

States should create a transparent and nonpartisan redistricting process. This process should be led by independent and diverse commissions that include representatives of groups.

Federal and state policymakers should maintain fairness in the Electoral College. They should maximize voter participation and encourage public engagement with candidates and issues.

Maintaining trust and confidence in the government requires strong democratic processes and government institutions.