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 Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0