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States should distribute public revenue only to social service agencies that are formally accountable to taxpayers. This should be demonstrated by performance-based measures. 

Congress should mandate the use of the Supplemental Poverty Meas

Public-benefit programs should ensure that families headed by grandparents and other caregiver relatives receive sufficient support for economic security and well-being. 

Policymakers should not approve advanced or up-front payments for major capital construction projects. This includes for nuclear and coal plants. 

Policymakers should ensure: 

Policymakers should refrain from approving utility requests to join a regional transmission organization (RTO) or independent system operator (ISO) if they have not

Policymakers should ensure that smart-grid technology makes the grid more efficient, reliable, and secure. The grid should also be better connected. 

Policymakers should ensure that smart-meter proposals: 

Policymakers should ensure adequate, potable, and affordable water for everyone.