Global Politics Report Editorial
Veterans Package Stalls After House’s Swift Departure
A veterans benefits bill that Republicans had hoped to pass ahead of the midterm elections is falling apart amid a battle over its cost.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Election
Published: Sep. 22, 2026 at 12:47 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times