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AARP supports exempting Social Security’s administrative costs from limitations on discretionary appropriations in the federal budget.

Two government budget practices that can have significant implications for lower levels of government are block grants and unfunded mandates.

Higher levels of government should provide adequate resources when mandating functions to lower levels of government.

Services should be implemented and operated by the level of government that can most appropriately and efficiently deliver them.

In addition to setting standards with respect to the minimum wage, overtime, and other factors affecting worker pay, the federal government also sets standards for workplace healt

Policymakers must ensure worker safety, particularly during public health emergencies.

Devote adequate resources—the nation should devote sufficient resources to ensure access to benefits and adequate benefit levels for all who qu

Efforts to reform entitlement spending should recognize the following factors:

Flextime, part-time work, flexplace, telecommuting, teleworking, and job-sharing are examples of flexible work options. They appeal to workers of all ages.

Public and private employers should provide more flexible work options.