Looks like the extra billions for Iraq and Afghanistan won't be requested till after the election.
There's no winning hand on this one for the Republicans. Hiding it is already not working if AP is reporting it in February. No one will believe administration denials, and when the time comes it will lead to a mini-feeding frenzy. This particular appropriation will stay alive till Election Day as a fiscal and, potentially, a character issue.
(from yesterday's JUSIPER)