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 Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025 1 min read “F1” expected to race towards top of most-watched movies this weekend Gene Marrano July 3, 2025 1 min read 3 injured, 1 in critical condition after apartment fire in Roanoke Web Staff July 3, 2025
