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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.
Policies and regulations should prioritize placing children in foster care with grandparents and other caregiver relatives whenever possible and appropriate.
Under the U.S. Constitution, people are entitled to compensation when a government takes their property. This is known as a taking.
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:
Federal and state programs help many older people with low incomes. These programs provide access to vital services like income support and health care.
Relief packages for people facing hardships due to economic downturns should be temporary and well-targeted.