The States have done much to improve conditions. as have local communities. Palm Beach County in my own district has an excellent program. but much still must be done. With the interstate nature of the migrant stream. the need and justification for Federal action is apparent. The program envisioned in H.R. 12365 is one which would authorize an expenditure of not more than $3 million annually for 3 fiscal years. Though this program has no fixed formula. it is a program designed to stimulate local funds in excess of those provided by the Federal Government. Under no conditions would these Federal funds be used to construct new buildings or clinics. They would be used to provide moneys for the contracting agencies to employ professional. technical. and supporting staff. Some funds would be used to procure the necessary supplies such as drugs to be used where field treatment was administered. and some funds would be used for educational aids to demonstrate health and sanitation methods to migrants. It must also be emphasized that these funds would not be contemplated for the payment of migrant hospital bills. Should hospitalization be necessary. it would be counted as part payment of the local share. Mr.
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