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States and localities should include services in the taxable base to reduce regressivity and improve neutrality. 

Exemptions from state retail sales taxes should be narrowly designed to reduce their regressive nature and avoid pyramiding. 

Governments should avoid enacting laws that are inconsistent with U.S. Supreme Court precedent on takings.

Congress should mandate the use of the Supplemental Poverty Meas

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. Preference should be given to measures that also would stimulate economic activity. 

The debate over immigration to the U.S.

TIF projects should only be used when evidence shows that: 

Companies should disclose age data on their workforce and for new hires.

The federal government should require state CSBG and SSBG officials to consult with state and local agencies and organizations representing older people and other groups served by the programs.