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Congress should mandate the use of the Supplemental Poverty Meas

Property taxes should be equitable. 

Government workers should continue to have access to defined benefit (DB) plans. 

Modifications to retirement plans or plan formulas should hold harmless current beneficiaries and employees. They should also ensure the retirement security needs of future retirees. 

A variety of government policies and employer practices safeguard the rights of workers to fair treatment, safety in the workplace, and a measure of financial security.

All levels of government have developed standards and guidance to ensure fair employment practices. They address wages, working conditions, and other aspects of work.

Policymakers should explore new, more consumer-centered systems for providing low-income assistance. 

Taxation is the primary way governments fund essential programs and services. The following principles support this goal while also ensuring equity in how revenues are raised. 

Income earned through employment is the foundation of most people’s savings and retirement income.

Policymakers should adopt plans that enhance the mobility of older adults and people with disabilities. Planning efforts should consider the effects of transportation plann