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Policymakers should promote the deployment of robust, reliable high-speed internet networks that function when grid power is not available.

Policymakers should ensure that cable, satellite, streaming services, and other pay-television operators include robust consumer protections. 

Policymakers should encourage the development of energy efficiency programs. These programs should be affordable and cost-effective. Regular evaluations should demonstrate measurable results. 

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. 

Social Security should cover all workers, including all newly hired state and local government workers.

Any changes to the determination and appeals process should ensure the following: 

Employers should be required to automatically enroll employees in their retirement plans.

The laws governing state and local retirement funds should be amended where necessary to provide surviving and divorced spouses of public retirees with at least the same protections that the Employ

Americans’ retirement income comes from several sources. For most, Social Security income is the foundation of financial security in retirement.