l teh pen a STEFT TE ELI erpTpa TI trenaRett 6. me The total claim per person should be $26,000. Congress did not appropriate the additional $1,000 for these people) .......... +. . 5 7,000 ‘inder the present program it will be necessary to go back to Congress on . frequent basis to seek additional funds as new cases arise. Such an approach is time consuming and frustrating to all concerned, especially ‘he Micronesians who do not understand our system of appropriations. IL would suggest that an approach be made to Congress to appropriate a sufficient sum for the purpose of paying present and possible future tlaims. The Brookhaven people might be able to estimate the total amount. Services has similar budget problems. It will be necessary to make several other visits to the atolls as well as Ponape, Ebeye, Majuro, ‘ for administering payments under this act is very high. and Wm tee fhe cost Present budgetary constraints place a heavy financial burden on this office in its administration of the acc. The Attorney General's Office informs me that their budget is not such that they can absorb the additional cost. They have further informed me that Micronesian Legal Thus, we suggest 1 Honolulu. J1£ the program was administered by a separate body created for that purpose such as the Micronesian War Claims Commission, funds would be provided for the cost of administration, as well as that of Micronesian Legal Services. that any amendment to the act provide for funds to be appropriated for the administration of the act, including Micronesian Legal Services' costs, if possible. When I am in Washington, D. C. shortly, I will appreciate discussing this matter more fully with you. Very truly yours Adrian P. Winkel High Commissioner xc: Courtesy copy Ae ETO Ee 7 nee r for which they are entitled to $25,000. 7 | et a a tS