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which authorizes programs specifically for older Americans. These programs, currently administered by ACTION, should be yested in the Administration on Aging.

We propose two new titles, namely, a Title VIII for *In-Home Services, and a Title X for Special Services for the Elderly."

"In-Home Services" would emphasize the intent of Congress that programs for older Americans should assist them to remain in their own home and communities as long as it is wise and possible, In-home services might include chore/housekeeping services, homemaking, and personal care.

"Special Services for the Elderly" would enable the development of services that are local priorities. These might include special transportation systems, legal services, crime prevention programs, casework, counseling, home repair, and senior center activities.

Another approach to the services and programs we have as new titles of the Act would be to include them as separate sections under Title III, with specific appropriations authorized for each section.

The Urban Elderly Coalition supports the recommendations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, as stated in its Age Discrimination Study, for amendment of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. We believe that a strengthened Age Discrimination Act can do much toward resolving the present failures of federal programs to apportion a fair share of services for the elderly. We look forward to its implementation in 1979.

Resolutions have been introduced by Senator Church and Congressmen Pepper and Brademas in support of the 1981 White House Conference on Aging. This conference will not only

allow the voice of the older American to be heard, but will also provide an assessment of the impact of the reauthorization Further we support the proposed

of the Older Americans Act.

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The Older Americans Act affirms both our concern and responsibility for the well-being of senior citizens. the foresight of earlier Congresses that made this Act possible and has continued to strengthen it. We look to the present Congress to address further and to strengthen and expand our nation's policy for older Americans.

Thank you for inviting me to testify before you today

on issues I believe are critical to that national policy.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank you for your leadership and commitment to our older citizens.

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Senator CHAFEE. Why don't we have Mrs. Dealaman from New Jersey come next?

Senator EAGLETON. We are delighted to have Senator Williams with us. He is the chairman of the Senate Human Resources Committee and past chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, long a leader in legislation of programs pertaining to America's senior citizens. He is here to introduce a witness. Senator, we are delighted to have you.

Senator WILLIAMS. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate this opportunity to introduce a good friend of mine. We live in the same county in New Jersey and have worked together on many, many matters of service to people. Doris Dealaman, who is a most distinguished leader in government and in the National Association of Counties.

She is a chosen freeholder from Somerset County, N.J., Mr. Chairman. I think we are the only State that still designates county officials as freeholders. We are very proud of the work of our county organization in New Jersey. Ms. Dealaman is a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Counties as well as chairperson of the association's Welfare and Social Services Steering Committee and of its Subcommittee on Aging.

You have been long involved in meeting the needs of older people through Government programs. I know that this subject matter has no party division and that might indicate that we are politically divided. This is, fortunately, however, one of those areas of human concern and an opportunity where we share goals and efforts.

Just one further thing. I noticed that Ms. Dealaman was moderator and chairperson for all three National Conferences on County Resource Development for Aging Citizens, so she comes with the highest qualifications to contribute to your work, Mr. Chairman and our committee's work in programing for older Americans. It is a pleasure to be in the capacity of introducing Ms. Deala

man.

Senator EAGLETON. Thank you very much, Senator Willams. That is a very gracious and appropriate introduction and, Mrs. Dealaman we are delighted to have you. You may proceed.

MS. DEALAMAN. Thank you very much, Senator.

I am indeed Doris Dealaman and I am a Chosen Freeholder in Somerset County, New Jersey.

Senator EAGLETON. Ms. Dealaman, since you have just been about 15 seconds into your remarks, could I ask you to stay where you are and defer your remarks for a moment? Senator Clark, of Iowa, has joined us. He is, I think, working on a Foreign Relations Committee meeting and we try to accommodate schedules as best as we can, so if it is all right, we will yield to Senator Clark for his remarks and then come back to you.

STATEMENT OF HON. DICK CLARK, A U.S. SENATOR FROM THE
STATE OF IOWA

Senator CLARK. Thank you very much. We are holding a hear ing over in Foreign Relations and I appreciate the time to make

a few comments.

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