Former Roanoker battles on health care bills Gene Marrano August 1, 2017 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Study finds Virginia among top states for education without spending top dollarNext: Libertarian candidate discusses not being invited to gubernatorial debate Related Stories 1 min read September is National Recovery Month Denise Membreno September 18, 2025 1 min read All is need is LOVE … in Roanoke County Gene Marrano September 18, 2025 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025