Global Politics Report Editorial

Republicans divided over pre-election stimulus push as economy slows

Republicans on Capitol Hill are divided over whether to make a last-ditch push to enact legislation to stimulate the economy and cheer up voters before Election Day as the latest federal data shows the economy is slowing and inflation remains a problem. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) last month floated a fourth budget reconciliation…

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Source: The Hill

Politics desk: Election

Published: Aug. 27, 2026 at 06:00 AM ET

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Original source: The Hill