It is important to understand that the VISTA funding floors in no way jeopardize the popular Older American Volunteer programs. In fact. the National Associations Representing RSVP. the Foster Grandparents. and Senior Companion project directors wholeheartedly support the funding floors for VISTA included in H.R. Arguments may be made that the funding floors tie the hands of those in charge of the ACTION Agency and prohibit the funding of initiatives in areas such as drug abuse. refugees. Vietnam veterans. food banks. illiteracy. and runaways. The truth is. however. that more volunteers and more resources are being focused on these areas using VISTAs current budget than could ever be mobilized through the Agencys approximately $1 million demonstration budget that some would say is being held hostage by VISTA.
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