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: Continue Reading 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 Breaking down Trump’s Middle East trip with local political scientist Gene Marrano May 20, 2025 1 min read New book on Biden asks, who knew what and when? Gene Marrano May 20, 2025 1 min read Mother of Anton Brown uses public comment period to criticize Roanoke City Council Clark Palmer May 20, 2025
