Mr. President. the facts presented in this document indicate that further reductioris in the appropriation allowance for Public Law 87692 would make it exceedingly difficult. if not impossible. for the migrant health program to operate as the Congress intended. Numerous State and local health agencies have requested funds and have taken great pains to develop health programs to benefit migrant farm families. Thus. a reduction of the present allowance of $1 million would not only make- the migrant health program practically inoperable in the 1963 harvest season. but it would also impose an undue burden upon. and inconvenience. those States intending to participate in this worthwhile program. In conclusion. let me reiterate my judgment that the $1 million allowance is absolutely critical to the effectiveness of the Migrant Health Act. and thank those responsible for insuring that this program will be in operation this summer and alleviate the serious. extensive health problems that confront our Nations migratory farm families.
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