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The federal government should provide state and local agencies greater assistance for fraud prevention and deterrence.
Policymakers should develop and fund programs to make communities safer for residents living in a variety of settings.
Policymakers should encourage intergenerational cooperation.
Policymakers should provide protections for grandparents who are helping to raise their grandchildren or other minors.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Maintaining trust and confidence in the government requires strong democratic processes and government institutions.
The landscape of campaign finance has changed dramatically in the past decade.
Policymakers should enact and update public financing systems for elections. This includes increasing matching funds, particularly for small donations.
Qualified candidates should receive free or significantly discounted media advertisements. They should also receive reduced postage for mailings.
Governments should set and strictly enforce limits on individual donations to campaigns.
Federal, state, and local governments should maintain substantial penalties for violations of campaign finance laws.