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Governments should not limit their ability to address future economic and political changes and the need for investments.

Efforts to balance the budget or address shortfalls should remain the purview of the legislative branch.

Policymakers should provide for transparency and honesty in the budget process.

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:

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

The debate over immigration to the U.S.

Defined-contribution plan account holders should have to obtain written spousal consent to take payment from the account in a form other than a joint-and-survivor annuity.

Policymakers should promote the creation of mixed-use livable communities.

National, state, and local parks should be age-friendly, accessible, and sufficiently funded. They should be equitably located throughout communities.