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Taxes play an essential role in the functioning of modern society. Their primary goal is to fund government operations. But their role goes well beyond that.
Americans’ retirement income comes from several sources. For most, Social Security income is the foundation of financial security in retirement.
Consumer spending is responsible for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic output. Older adults are responsible for a disproportionate share of consumer spending.
Older adults, like everyone, have the right to be treated with dignity and respect and to be free from discrimination.
Access to affordable and reliable telecommunications, energy, water, and sewer services is crucial to health and economic well-being.