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Marshall Calls NYT Report “Hit Job” as Lawsuit Claims Spread

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 3:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) called the New York Times report a political hit job by Democrats.
The Times said Marshall and his lawyers sued 700 patients, charged 18% interest and caused 81 arrests.
Marshall asserted he never handled collections, saying his office used standard agencies after nine months of unpaid bills.
Vice President JD Vance campaigned for Marshall and was interrupted by a protester referencing the NYT report.

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Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) called the New York Times report a political hit job by Democrats.
The Times said Marshall and his lawyers sued 700 patients, charged 18% interest and caused 81 arrests.
Marshall asserted he never handled collections, saying his office used standard agencies after nine months of unpaid bills.
Vice President JD Vance campaigned for Marshall and was interrupted by a protester referencing the NYT report.