Consequently diseases which we normally have conquered in our more stable communities--influenza and pneumonia for instancetake a far heavier toll of lives among these people. The death rate is up to 300 percent greater than the national average. The agricultural economies of many areas of this Nation of ours are dependent upon these migrant farm laborers and it is only appropriate that we provide adequately for their health. We have made a tremendous start in this fieldapproximately 300.000 migrant workers and dependents were served by programs authorized by the legislation which just expired. Let us keep up the good work. To accomplish this we must extend the program as is proposed in this legislation before us today. The 2year extension will give the States an opportunity to plan for migrant health services for the future and to demonstrate the possibilities of comprehensive health planning as a vehicle for the planning and provision of health care for migrants.
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