His war began when he became chairman of the Subcommittee on Migratory Labor. Since that time Senator WILLIAMS has fought hard and successfully to alleviate the poverty and deprivation that exists among a major segment of our Nations povertystricken citizensthe 2 million or more migratory farm citizens. Senator WILLIAMS. through his work with the migrants. has gained unmatched experience in meeting some of the basic problems of poverty. such as inadequate health. education. housing. and employment opportunities. The legislative program that he has developed is designed not only to improve the present living and working conditions of migrants. but also to achieve a long run solution to their predicament. I am confident. moreover. that when the Presidents poverty program comes before Congress. Senator WILLIAMS experience in working for our impoverished citizens will be invaluable. The Migrant Health ActPublic Law 87692--operates today in 21 States. and is bringing badly needed medical services to our migratory farm families. As principal sponsor of the program. Senator WILLIAMS can be proud of the fact that it is the first legislative program developed to assist our migrants since the raw thirties which Steinbeck described so dramatically In the "Grapes of Wrath." Early last session. Senator WILLIAMS brought six other migratory labor bills successfully through the Senate: S. 521. education. S. 522. day care.
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