The world is again witnessing massive hunger and even starvation in Africaa mere decade after it saw similar human tragedy in Ethiopia. Mali. and other parts of the Sahel. Again people are responding with compassion to the victims of starvation in food aid. but in order to facilitate the recovery process. a fundamental method to support the distribution of food and medical supplies. and to assist the thousands of displaced refugees must be established. H.R. 1096 would require that of the $137.5 million authorized for rehabilitation and recovery projects. at least 80 percent be used for grants to private and voluntary organizations and international organizations. at least 18 percent be used for emergency health projects. and $2.5 million be used for operaIng expenses monitoring the distribution of emergency food. Quick action from outside relief is needed in situations of severe famine.
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