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U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.)

Recent News About U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.)

  • Senator Marshall Joins Letter Demanding Answers On FAFSA’s Application Glitches for Students

    U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has joined a group of 28 Senate and House members in writing a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to demand answers regarding the glitches and malfunctions in the FAFSA application process. The changes that were implemented to make the process easier have instead caused chaos and stress for millions of students across the country.The letter, addressed to GAO's Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, highlights the problems faced by applicants due to glitches, malfunctions, and resets that have resulted in the loss of their...

  • Senator Marshall Leads Letter To ATF Targeting Kansas Firearm License Holders

    Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, along with Kansas delegation members Tracey Mann, Ron Estes, and Jake LaTurner, has written a letter to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Director Steven Dettelbach expressing concern over the conduct of ATF agents auditing Kansas firearm license holders. The letter, dated January 24, 2024, addresses the revocation of licenses due to unintentional filing errors and urges the ATF to work with Kansas gun owners to rectify these mistakes.The letter begins by highlighting the concern for the conduct and...

  • Senator Marshall Discusses Border Crisis and National Security Concerns on Fox Business

    Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. appeared on The Big Money Show on Fox Business to address the growing border crisis and express the concerns of Kansans regarding their safety and security. During the interview, Senator Marshall highlighted the need to prioritize national security and emphasized the gravity of the situation.Regarding U.S. military readiness, Senator Marshall stated, "Well, certainly Joe Biden has given us war through weakness, our enemies neither respect us nor fear us. And at the same time, maybe we haven't been as efficient as we...

  • Senator Marshall Blasts Biden Admin for Allowing Chinese to Buy U.S. Farmland

    U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. recently appeared on The Balance on Newsmax to discuss the infiltration of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the United States and the Biden Administration's stance on American agriculture. During the interview, Senator Marshall raised concerns about Chinese nationals buying U.S. farmland and the implications it has for national security.Senator Marshall expressed his worries, stating, "And just like I'm concerned about the 37,000 Chinese nationals that are wandering around our country, I'm concerned that we're not keeping track of how...

  • Senator Marshall Raises Concerns Over Chinese Ownership of U.S. Farmland

    U.S. Senator Roger Marshall recently expressed his concerns about the Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland and the potential threats it poses to America's food security and national security. In an interview with Evening Edit on Fox Business, Senator Marshall highlighted the need for greater awareness and action regarding this issue.Senator Marshall emphasized the importance of food security, stating that "Food security is national security." He drew attention to the alarming fact that thousands of Chinese nationals have entered the country without proper tracking, posing a...

  • Senator Marshall Discusses CCP's Role in Covid-19 Origins Cover Up

    U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., recently joined Capitol Report to shed light on the revelations surrounding the Covid-19 lab leak theory. In the interview, Senator Marshall highlighted the admissions made by Dr. Fauci and Former NIH Director, Dr. Collins, that support the legitimacy of this theory. He emphasized that he has been sounding the alarm on this issue for years, even releasing a comprehensive report outlining the timeline and evidence pointing to the virus leaking from a lab in Wuhan, China.Senator Marshall expressed his frustration with Dr. Fauci's reversal...

  • Senator Marshall Discusses Rural Health Care, Farm Bill, and Mental Health on RFD-TV

    Jan 19, 2024Washington, D.C. – In a recent interview with Rural Health Matters on RFD-TV, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. shed light on the challenges faced by rural America in terms of healthcare access and mental health, as well as the upcoming Farm Bill.Senator Marshall emphasized the importance of federally qualified health centers, also known as community health centers, in providing primary care in rural areas. He stated, "What I see being successful out there in rural America, our federally qualified health centers, and you may know them as community health...

  • Senator Marshall Endorses Framework for The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

    Jan 19 2024Wichita, KS – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D, announced his support for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, a bipartisan, bicameral tax package that aims to provide relief to Kansas families, farmers, and small businesses.In a statement, Senator Marshall said, "I am proud to support the framework for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act which will provide much-needed relief for Kansas families, farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses who are struggling to keep up with skyrocketing inflation and crippling interest...

  • Senator Marshall Slams Joe Biden's Record in Op-ed

    U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. has penned an op-ed in Newsweek criticizing President Joe Biden's record of failures and the threat they pose to democracy. In his op-ed, Senator Marshall highlights various issues that he believes demonstrate President Biden's failed leadership.Senator Marshall begins by stating, "President Joe Biden's failed leadership has resulted in skyrocketing inflation, crippling interest rates, a humanitarian and national security crisis at our border, lawlessness in our streets, and endless wars through weakness." He goes on to assert that...

  • Senator Marshall Offers Motion to Cut Spending Instead of Short Term Funding Measure

    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. expressed his disappointment after his proposal to make spending cuts was rejected on the Senate Floor. The Senate ultimately voted in favor of a short-term stop-gap spending bill until March, a measure that Senator Marshall opposed.In a statement, Senator Marshall made it clear that he despises the use of Continuing Resolutions (CRs) and temporary funding measures that contribute to the nation's growing debt crisis. He stated, "I detest CRs and endless stop-gap funding maneuvers that fuel the flames of our national...

  • Marshall, Durbin Introduce New Legislation To Bolster Public Health Efforts To Improve Dental Health

    U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin have introduced bipartisan legislation called the Promoting Dental Health Act. The act aims to reauthorize funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Oral Health program for the next five years. This program currently receives $20.5 million in annual funding and supports various public health activities to promote oral health.The funding provided by the Promoting Dental Health Act will benefit 20 states by preventing cavities, gum disease, and other serious oral health conditions. It...

  • Senator Marshall Joins KQAM to Discuss Mayorkas' Impeachment and Southern Border Crisis

    Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. recently joined The Voice of Reason on KQAM to discuss a range of pressing issues, including his call for a vote of No Confidence in Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the worsening crisis at the southern border. During the interview, Senator Marshall highlighted the need to address the parole issue and expressed his concerns about the Biden administration's approach to border security.Regarding the ongoing negotiations for the Bipartisan U.S. Border-Ukraine-Israel-Taiwan Supplemental Bill,...

  • Senator Marshall Criticizes Dr. Fauci and Backtracks on Covid-19 Origins

    U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., recently appeared on American Agenda on Newsmax to discuss the latest revelations regarding the origins of the Covid-19 virus. The senator expressed his concerns about the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) handling of the virus and criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci and former NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins for their changing stance on the lab leak theory.During the interview, Senator Marshall emphasized his belief that the virus was leaked from a laboratory in Wuhan, China. He stated, "For years now, I've been saying that this virus was...

  • Senator Marshall Discusses Severity of Long COVID at HELP Committee Hearing

    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. delivered a heartfelt speech during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing, where he discussed the severity of Long COVID and its personal impact on his own family. Senator Marshall urged federal health agencies to prioritize diagnostics and treatment for Long COVID, rather than focusing solely on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.Senator Marshall expressed his frustration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for their...

  • Congressional Prior Auth Champions Welcome New CMS Regulations

    Jan 17, 2024Today, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS), Sherrod Brown (OH), John Thune (SD), and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) and Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Ami Bera, MD (CA-06), and Larry Bucshon, MD (IN-08) issued a statement expressing their support for the new prior authorization regulations introduced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These regulations are aimed at improving the access to medical care for seniors and reducing the administrative burden on healthcare providers.In their statement, the lawmakers...

  • Senator Marshall Reacts to Dr. Fauci and Former NIH Dir. Collins Reversal on Legitimacy of Covid-19 Lab Leak Theory

    Washington, D.C. – Last week, former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Anthony Fauci and former National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins both admitted that Covid-19 could have originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China. Their statements, which were made in separate closed-door interviews with the House Select Committee on Coronavirus Pandemic, marks a key reversal from the pair’s previous stance dismissing the lab leak theory.Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., who has been leading investigations into the Covid-19 origins,...

  • Following Marshall & Kaine’s Bipartisan Push, Biden Administration Takes Step To Lower Prescription Drug Costs

    Washington, D.C. – The Biden Administration has taken a significant step towards lowering prescription drug costs by withdrawing its appeal of a recent court ruling that limited the use of harmful copay accumulators. This decision has been applauded by U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), both members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee.The court ruling in question restricts copay accumulators, which prevent copay assistance from counting towards a patient's deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. This often makes it...

  • Senator Marshall Calls for No Confidence Vote on DHS Secretary Mayorkas

    Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. recently appeared on Washington Watch with host Tony Perkins to discuss border security negotiations and his call for a vote of No Confidence in Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Senator Marshall emphasized the urgency of securing the southern border, stating, "When Republicans talk about this, we talk about this as the national security issue. When my friends across the aisle talk about this, they talk about it as an immigration issue, but I can assure you 10,000 people crossing our border...

  • Senator Marshall Calls for Firing of Secretary Mayorkas Amid Border Crisis

    In a recent interview on Lou Dobbs Tonight, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall expressed his strong belief that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas should be fired immediately. Senator Marshall, who has also called for a vote of No Confidence in Mayorkas, argued that the Secretary has not only broken his oath but has also failed to enforce the law and secure the nation's borders.According to Senator Marshall, the issue at the southern border is not just an immigration problem but a national security concern. He stated, "Joe Biden wants this problem. They...

  • Senator Marshall Supports Texas Governor's Seizure of Border Control at Eagle Pass Port of Entry

    Jan 12 2024Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has expressed his support for the recent decision by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to take control of points of entry in Eagle Pass, Texas. The town of Eagle Pass has become a significant passing point for illegal aliens, and Senator Marshall believes that the Biden Administration has failed to address the safety and security concerns of the citizens in the area."Since taking office, Joe Biden and his Administration have undermined Texans' safety and security at every turn," Senator Marshall declared. He went on to...