Mr Speaker. I want to call to the attention of our colleagues another program which is supposed to benefit migrant farmworkers. but which may fail to achieve its objectives. Several weeks ago the Secretary of Labor announced the beginning of a longrange comprehensive manpower for migrant farmworkers. During the current fiscal year about 6.000 noncasual migrants will be the target of homebase and instream programs costing $20 million to develop marketable job skills to equip them for stable. yearround employment. The Departments press release painted a glowing picture of the program: To assist migrant farmworkers attain economic independence and security and pre-. pare them for yearround employment. the Labor Department program will: Provide comprehensive training and job development in home base areas. Provide assistance to persons who desire to settle out of the migrant stream. Health care. educational assistance. food stamps. housing and other necessary supportive services will be provided through coordination with existing agencies in the local areas. Upon closer examination. however. these words seem to be little more than rhetoric unsupported by much substance.
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