The Senate is considering a $60 billion that incorporates $30 billion for President Barack Obama’s troop surge in Afghanistan with more than $5 billion to replenish disaster aid accounts, provide Haitian earthquake relief, and make a down payment on aid to flood-drenched Tennessee and Rhode Island.

The Associate Press reports the must-pass legislation is the only appropriations bill likely to advance to Obama’s desk until the fall and is a tempting target for Democrats seeking to add money for a summer jobs program or to help to local school district to retain teachers.

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