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More than 30 million Americans participate in some form of public government employee retirement plan. Among others, they include:
Federal, state, and local government retirement plans are usually defined-benefit (DB) pensions with benefits based on an employee’s salary in the years just before retirement.
People are more likely to save when saving occurs automatically through mechanisms such as payroll deductions. Only about half of U.S. workers have access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
People need support for nonretirement savings and debt repayment. Such assistance can help improve financial security and preserve resources for retirement.
U.S. House members and state representatives are elected by district. Those districts are updated each decade after the census in a process known as redistricting.
The federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly cash benefits to people age 65 or older with very low income and assets, individuals who are blind, or people with disabiliti
Democracies require openness and honesty in government. This means government policymaking and institutions function in public view.
Political advocacy is a cornerstone of democracy. This includes the ability to lobby public officials. However, professional lobbyists may exert outsized influence on policymakers.
Civic engagement can take many forms: individual volunteerism, organizational development and leadership, public service, and electoral participation.
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides stable benefits to those who cannot work. Benefits are also available for their families.