This is a finely crafted measureone that demonstrates our firm commitment to health. education. and income security. First of all. it responds to some very critical health problems affecting millions of disadvantaged and unemployed individuals and their families. The bill adds $188 million over the Presidents budget for maternal and child health. community and migrant health. home health. and for other health care delivery activities. The increased funding for maternal and child health will allow for continued assistance to the child amputee and prosthetics centers. In health professions. the bill adds over $74 million to sustain our commitment to public health and medical training. area health education and minority health professions development. and nurse training.