At this time I wish to state my support for the provisions of the bill which would strengthen and expand the VISTA program. Present law strictly limits the kinds of activities to which VISTA volunteers may be assigned. Assigned volunteers may serve in only a limited list of activities. all of which are connected with the Federal Governmentprojects supported under titles I and II of the Economic Opportunity Act. projects for Indians on reservations. migrants and residents of Federal territories. projects in federally assisted mental health and retardation facilities. Impoverished people who are not involved in programs with a suitable Federal association may not receive the services of assigned volunteers. I have seen. in my own State of Maine. the hardship that these somewhat arbitrary limitations can cause.
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