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Policymakers should create or extend programs that would address reverse mortgage foreclosures.

Proceeds from reverse mortgages should not affect homeowners’ eligibility for public benefit programs.

Federal and state laws should prohibit maximum hiring ages and mandatory retirement ages for all workers. This should include public-safety employees.

Businesses that bid on federal, state, and local contracts should be required to report any complaints and determinations of unlawful and unfair practices.

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.

Federal legislation should provide a minimum level of consumer protections. It should preserve states’ ability to provide additional protections to consumers.