Mr. Speaker. local government officials of the State. counties. and cities in California are getting concerned about what the Federal Government is going to do regarding the costs of helping the Vietnamese immigrants. They all express a humanitarian concern for the people. but point out that the cost of supporting the program should not be saddled on the backs of local taxpayersthat it is the responsibility of the Federal Government. I am attaching a letter from Mr. Joe Pollard. legislative consultant for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors making some early suggestions as to what Federal legislation should be enacted on the refugee program. The letter follows:
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