NATCHER. chairman of the subcommittee. and Mr. PURSELL. the ranking member. and my other distinguish3d colleagues for reporting a bill that provides services for a large number of the citizens of the United States. I feel that the committee has targeted several areas of need. including training for migrant and seasonal farmworkers. AIDS prevention. bilingual education. the Minority Disadvantaged Act. and programs for the elderly. and has allocated funds appropriate to these needs. In the area of AIDS new funds were provided for the Ryan White CARE bill. including $7 million to reimburse dental schools which provide much needed services to AIDS victims. The services provided by these schools play a vital role in the detection and early intervention of AIDS and HIV related infections. The bill also includes funds to continue programs of immunization. including hepatitis B. which is more contagious and prevalent than AIDS. The committee recognizes the need for immunizations of children in inner cities and children of recent immigrants and has targeted these two areas In its attempt to insure adequate immunization for all children entering school. An additional $1 million is included for the Centers for Disease Control to establish a demonstration project designed to address the serious problem of TB in minority populations in the inner city. I am also pleased that this appropriations bill provides funding for a variety of aging programs such as the Community Service Employment Programs. meals. minority initiatives. as well as research and aging demographics and training.
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