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Republican Divisions on Pre-Election Stimulus Package

Updated 2026-08-27 10:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Republicans in Congress are divided over whether to push for a pre-election stimulus package as the economy slows and inflation remains a problem. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise supports the idea, but other Republicans are skeptical.

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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.) la
2026-08-27 10:00 UTC
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