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Marshall backtracks on support for $5,000 Trump dividend in Kansas Senate debate

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kans.) appeared to shift his opinion on President Trump’s $5,000 dividends announced earlier this week. In a debate at the Kansas State Fair against Democratic opponent Adam Hamilton, a moderator asked both candidates if they supported the dividends, citing the proposal’s $1....

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The Hill - CampaignNews report · Sep 12, 10:44 PM

Marshall backtracks on support for $5,000 Trump dividend in Kansas Senate debate

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kans.) appeared to shift his opinion on President Trump’s $5,000 dividends announced earlier this week. In a debate at the Kansas State Fair against Democratic oppone...

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WJW The Hill / Nexstar NewsNationNews report · Sep 12, 11:50 PM

Marshall backtracks on support for $5,000 Trump dividend in Kansas Senate debate

Marshall’s remark comes after his apparent support for the president’s proposal in social media post Wednesday.

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