$ 1 billion measure puts no limits on war - money as requested . Democrats had been pushing for extending benefits to laid-off workers as unemployment rates continue to rise . Measure provides for wars in Iraq , Afghanistan through early next year . Also included are unemployment assistance and expanded GI programs . Measure includes more than $ 2 billion to the flood - stricken Midwest .
$ 1 billion measure puts no limits on war - money as requested . Measure provides for wars in Iraq , Afghanistan through early next year . Also included are unemployment assistance and expanded GI programs . Measure includes more than $ 2 billion to the flood - stricken Midwest .