WASHINGTON (AP) - May 21, 2009 The 86-3 vote demonstrated widespread support for increased U.S.
troop levels in Afghanistan. A House-Senate compromise should go to
Obama shortly after Congress returns next month.
The sweeping legislation also would provide the International
Monetary Fund with a new $100 billion credit line and provides $1.5
billion to fight a potential flu epidemic.
A few Democrats said that if they don't see measurable progress
in Afghanistan they would rethink their support. The Afghanistan
effort is projected to cost more than Iraq starting next year.
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