Former Roanoker battles on health care bills Gene Marrano August 1, 2017 1 minute read She has hobknobbed with U.S. Senators, appeared on CNN and public radio – and debated health care with her Congressman. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with a former Roanoker who has been in the thick of things recently: Share: Post navigation Previous: Study finds Virginia among top states for education without spending top dollarNext: Libertarian candidate discusses not being invited to gubernatorial debate Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026