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Passing responsibilities down to lower levels of government should be undertaken primarily to place services closer to the people being served and to maximize administrative

When economic conditions permit, states should accumulate budget reserves adequate to maintain services during recessions.

Deficit-reduction efforts should avoid cuts in programs that serve low- and moderate-income populations.

The federal government must strive for long-term fiscal balance.

Efforts to balance the budget or address shortfalls should remain the purview of the legislative branch.

Enforcement of civil and criminal laws should avoid penalizing people with escalating fines, loss of rights, or criminal penalties when the person subject to enforcement cannot sa

Legal services programs should be fully funded.

The federal government should broadly interpret and vigorously enforce the ADA.

The federal government should encourage and expedite funding for priority research, demonstration projects, and referral programs for the design an

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