After overcoming a procedural hurdle yesterday afternoon, the U.S. Senate is expected to take up and pass a $138 billion proposal today that would extend the filing deadline for unemployment benefits through the end of 2010. Unemployed beneficiaries of the COBRA program would continue to receive a 65 percent subsidy on their premiums, as well.

(Update 2:27 p.m.): The Senate approved the measure by a margin of 62-36 votes. The measure now moves on to the House.