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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. They should be fully negotiated by elected officials. 

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

Budget gimmicks to make legislation appear as if it has been adequately offset should not be used. 

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

The debate over immigration to the U.S.

Policymakers should prohibit lawsuit settlement provisions that keep confidential information that could endanger health and safety while protecting legitimate confidentiality interests such as pri

States should sufficiently fund state victim compensation programs. They should provide expedited compensation in emergencies.  

Policymakers should strengthen federal and state laws that protect against age discrimination.