WASHINGTON, D.C., April 1, 2009— Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback introduced a bill to help Greensburg that was unanimously-passed by the U.S. Senate.

It extends the time period for funding the hiring of critical public sector employees to help rebuild Greensburg after the severe tornado devistation of May 4, 2007.

The Greensburg, Kansas Recovery Act will extend the period of time thee funds can be expended until June 30, 2010.

The bill moves on to the U.S. House of Representatives and will need to be signed by President Obama into law.