Some critics have charged that this earmarking provision will create problems if appropriations are less than the full amounts authorized. But I feel that the bill contains more than enough flexibility to enable the agency to comply with the pattern of earmarking. This procedure is a necessary method for assuring that administrative decisions do not interfere with the priorities set by Congress. such as the Migrant programs or Emergency Flood and Medical Services so important in my home State of California. The acts funding authorizations for programs under the Economic Opportunity Act total $2.950 million. a significant advance over the stable funding of $2 billion over the past few years. The authorizations for fiscal 1972 are basically divided into three parts: $950 million going to the community action programs. Legal Services. VISTA. Migrant programs and Community Economic Development. $1.400 million for manpower training programs. with a specific $500 million authorized for expansion of the Neighborhood Youth Corps program. and $600 million authorized for child development. including Headstart. I hope that the Senate today will approve this renewed commitment to eliminating poverty.