The upcoming 2010 census will have political and economic implications for Louisiana – including the possible loss of a U.S. congressional seat and temporary job creation. The census, taken every 10 years, will be the first time since hurricanes Katrina and Rita political observers will be able to see census data documenting Louisiana’s altered demographics – a change some expect to result in the loss of one of Louisiana’s seven U.S. congressional seats. —-Contact Nate Monroe at [email protected]