Edwards: proposed block grants to replace Obamacare is “terrible idea” Gene Marrano September 18, 2017 1 min read State Sen. John Edwards Some Republican members of Congress are floating another health care reform idea: block grants to states. But Roanoke’s State Senator calls “a terrible idea”, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Ed Gillespie live on WFIR: proposal for I-81, reactions to GOP attacks on lobbyist backgroundNext: Roanoke’s new city manager: any downtown parking problems are, in ways, a healthy sign Related Stories 1 min read Holiday drive for “forgotten” seniors extends deadline in Roanoke Web Staff December 5, 2025 0 1 min read Huddle Up Moms Support Shop and Diaper Bank cuts the ribbon Gene Marrano December 5, 2025 0 1 min read It’s time for Dickens of a Christmas Denise Membreno December 5, 2025 0