For Congress authorized even more in the Economic Opportunity Amendments of 1969. and the backlog of applications is substantial. The amendment also brings the appropriations level of other extremely important OEO programs at or near their authorization level. Follow Through. Vista. Special Impact Migrant program. and Rural Loans are brought closer to their authorization level. and Legal Services and Health and Nutrition programs are also brought closer to levels consistent with the need that has been shown through the Nation. Many of us have returned from campaigns that took us to all corners of our States. We know that poverty exists in every one of our States.