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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.

Public health officials and policymakers should recognize social isolation as a significant public health issue and social determinant of health.

Policymakers and the private sector should develop a standardized screening tool to identify individuals experiencing social isolation.

During times of crisis, state and local governments and the private sector should use evidence-based tools to identify, monitor, and address social isolation among older adults. 

Federal, state, and local policymakers should engage in robust, fully funded public health activities and programs.

All levels of government should provide adequate federal funding to support and maintain a robust public health care infrastructure.

Federal and state health agencies should expand and improve standardized data collection, sharing, and reporting to identify and address disparities in service.