I hope that the final bill sent to the President will include these important provisions. Finally. I am pleased to support the amendment that will expand benefits for veterans. provide. food. disaster. and refugee assistance. help strengthen levees in Louisiana. enact contracting reforms. and extend unemployment benefits in all states for 13 weeks and in some states. an additional 13 weeks. We must continue to do all that we can to help those Americans who are looking for employment in these difficult economic times. I want to thank Chairman OBEY and Chairman MOLLOHAN for the inclusion of $210 million in funding for the Census Bureau.