Of particular importance are funds for rehabilitation and recovery. This money will go toward furnishing such items as seeds for planting. fertilIzer. pesticides. farm animals. blankets. clothing. shelter. diseaseprevention efforts. health care. water and smallscale agriculture projects. and foodprotection and preservation programs. In addition. the bill provides funds for refugee assistance. The problem of displaced persons has intensified in recent weeks. as thousands of Africans nave fled their homes and crossed international boundaries in search of food. It is imperative that the relief organizations have funds for both immediate relief and shorLterm development assistance projects. to increase the ch.nces that those seeking refuge from this devastating famine will survive.