Much more must be done in this area. and programs should not be unnecessarily hindered by the adoption of an amendment which would add the Governors veto to title III(b) programs. More than 71/2 million Americans in many States are affected by this provision. for it seeks to give assistance to the families as well as to the workers involved in migratory and seasonal farm labor. Presently the Office of Economic Opportunity programs have reached fewer than 2 percent of the migrants. Our future programs should reach more migrants with aid particularly in three areas. Housing remains a continuing and degrading problem among migrants. Education must be increased for both adults and youth so that they can prepare themselves adequately for their futures. And daycare assistance must be used to prevent even worse deficiencies among the children left unattended while the rest of the family must labor in the field. Persons trapped in this means of employment have long suffered inattention in many States. State governments have certainly not been leaders in developing programs for their assistance. Now that the Federal Government has taken the initiative. it would be counter to the basic objectives of the war on poverty. and this act. to place the migrants fate again in the hands of the Governor. This is an important question for State government as well. Where there is direct Federal activity. such as the VISTA program. the consent requirement may be justified. It does not transfer to the Governor control over any matter normally assigned elsewhere in State law. But many types of migrant assistance will count on programs using local agencies and organizations. These local organizations want to help. despite the State governments oppositionthis has been true in my State. Mr.
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