Mr. President. the Presidents veto of the OEO bill can only be described as an irresponsible act and December 10. 1971 CO1D a tragic example of the need to reorder our priorities. In 1970 the Office of Economic Opportunity expended $759.865.454 in California. This money was used for VISTA. community development. assistance for migrant and seasonal farmworkers. community action programs. Headstart. legal services. and neighborhood health centers. The Senate on September 8. 1971. enacted a very comprehensive bill extending the life of the Office of Economic Opportunity for 2 more years. In addition. the Senate bill included the addition of several very important. new and innovative programs.