UPDATED 22:04 PM EST, December 7, 2012
The formal paperwork is expected to be sent to Congress later today or early next week.
The aides requested anonymity, saying they were not authorized to disclose the request. Congressman Pete King, a New York Republican, said he expected the request to come in at the level described by aides, but hadn't received official word. He said he is pleased with the total.
He also said he spoke recently with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and described him as pleased, as well.
